Homemade beef burgers (grass fed of course) are a favourite of ours at home and McDaddy’s is on the way to replace McDonalds as a favourite for the kids (I just need to supply the burgers in a cute box and with an instantlyforgettabletoy and I think i’ll have that fiendish Ronald McDonald bested for good.
Anyhow, if your looking for a way to jazz up standard homemade burgers and make them a little moreglamorousfor entertaining or for a weekend then this stuffed burger recipe is a winner.
There are various Paleostuffing’syou can use, all based around avocado as a base and I will give you three of my favourites but I would love it if you experimented and could kick back some ideas as I am always looking for a reason to rock some of these badboys burgers.
Homemade Stuffed Beef Burger Recipe
As ever, I try to make my all my recipes compatible with the stricter autoimmune protocol or Paleo Leper Protocol as I have taken to calling it. In most cases a bit of fiddling is enough to do that without it impacting the food but one of the fillings I suggest is not AI compatible so…. I will state that and if you are one of the lucky (non leper) Paleo or primal people then fill your boots (or fill your burger rather).
Burger Ingredients – enough for 2 Hungry Cavemen!
- 500g of grass fed beef– grass fed best but not a deal breaker!
- 1 x tbsp of dijon mustard
- 1 x tsp sea salt
- good grinding of pepper
If you tolerate eggs and want to add one to this mixture in lieu of the mustard which I use to bind it then please do. Also, feel free to adjust the spicing and use cumin, chilli flakes or whatever floats your boat.
Fillings Options
Choose one of these to stuff your burgers:
- 1 x Avocado + 2 x field mushrooms + splash of olive oil + salt & pepper (Autoimmune Protocol Compatible)
- 1 x Avocado + handful of olives + splash of olive oil + salt & pepper(Autoimmune Protocol Compatible)
- 1 x Avocado + handful of sundried tomatoes + lemon juice + splash of olive oil
Instructions
- Pre heat your oven to 200c (gas mark 6 / 400f)
- Mix up the burger ingredients by hand
- Mix up the chosen stuffing – you can mash it, or use a blender, all depends on whether you like it rustic and chunky or smooth, I go smooth on the mushroom and olive ones and I like it a bit more chunky with the autoimmune forbidden tomatoes but I will leave that one up to you
- Divide the burgers into 4 balls with 2 slightly bigger
- Take the bottom balls and make a burger and try to make a bit of an indent for your filling
- Slop your filling onto the burger leaving enough space around the edge to seal the deal
- Form your 2 smaller balls into burgers and layer them on almost like a pie lid.
- stick them on a baking tray and throw them in the oven to cook for approx 25 mins give or take 5 mins depending on how you like your beef *
* You can also pan fry them in butter but I tend to cook them in the oven first and finish them off in the pan if you want to do this so you are not pushing them around too much.
On the side
Well, that depends what kind of mood I am in. Maybe another stuffed burger? Seriously, I would generally have sweetpotatowedges, a simple salad and this time I chopped up an avocado with some coriander (cilantro), a splash of olive oil, the juice of one big lime and a good grinding of sea salt and pepper and did an autoimmune friendly guacamole. You can always toss a few tomatoes into this if you are feeling adventurous!
Chow down!
Well, that is a current favourite in our house and it in now way feels like we aredeprivingourselves despite the audible gasps and looks of pity we get when we describe our grain, dairy, legume, nightshade, egg & nut free diet to people!
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About Marcus
Husband to an amazing wife who was diagnosed with MS nearly three years ago. Since then we have been fighting, and winning with the help of the Paleo diet and the ancestral health movement. Dedicated to sharing the lifestyle we use to keep beating MS and to helping others with the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol.
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FAQs
You can also try other seasonings like paprika, cayenne pepper, balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice. A quick way to season an avocado is to cut it into chunks and drizzle it with a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and salt.
How do you spruce up a beef burger? ›
Top it:
- Fried egg + bacon + French's® Tomato Ketchup.
- Sliced avocado + cheese slices + iceberg lettuce.
- Crab meat mixed with mayonnaise and lemon juice + Bibb lettuce.
Avocados take center stage in this easy dish. Simply dressed in fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, they get an extra punch of flavor from kosher salt and fresh black pepper and some chopped herbs and diced tomato.
Can you put honey in hamburger meat? ›
Mix the soy sauce with 2 tablespoons of the Rowse Dark and Rich Honey. Take a handful of beef mixture and shape into a burger patty then place on the prepared tray. Repeat with the rest of the mixture. Place the burgers under the grill for 3 minutes then turn them over for another 3 minutes.
What foods not to mix with avocado? ›
Asparagus is a flavor that fights avocado. So is artichoke. Broccoli and cabbages too…they sort-of “fight” in the mouth.
What to avoid with avocado? ›
5 Things You Should Never Do With an Avocado
- Avocados are versatile, healthy, and delicious, but they can also be a little bit finicky if you're not used to working with them. ...
- Don't Refrigerate Until They're Ripe. ...
- Don't Use a Sharp Knife to Remove the Pit. ...
- Don't Skip the Lemon Juice. ...
- Don't Store It Improperly.
Mixing salt, pepper and any other seasonings right into your ground beef is one way to season them. This method has the advantage of distributing the flavors throughout the meat, and it's the only realistic way to get add-ins like minced onion or herbs into the mix.
Should I add egg to hamburger patties? ›
The most common burger binding agent is egg. This makes your ground beef stick together and is the most readily available ingredient.
What does adding milk to hamburger meat do? ›
As noted by Lifehacker, dairy has a pretty magical effect on meat, tenderizing it without making it mushy, and helping it stay juicy when cooked. And although ground meat doesn't need any additional tenderizing — grinding takes care of that aspect — it certainly can benefit from extra moisture retention.
What seasoning is good on avocado? ›
Besides for your basic salt and pepper, try spices that are fresh or dried such as garlic powder, red pepper chili flakes for a nice kick, fresh parsley or cilantro, dill, zaatar seasoning, everything bagel spice, or lemon salt. Avocados are soft in texture; topping your toast with some crunch can enhance every bite.
Unripe avocados either taste bitter or have no flavor at all. They have a tough texture and deliver a starchy, chalky mouthfeel. While unripe avocados are safe to eat, they are not the most palatable. That's why it's important to always check for ripeness before you peel and eat an avocado.
Can I eat eggs and avocado everyday? ›
However, this mix should be eaten in moderation. "The ideal way not to risk exaggerating with fat and calories is to bring to the table half avocado combined with two eggs, preferably hard-boiled, no more than a couple of times a week," says the expert, who here shares 5 good reasons to choose this meal combination.
What does baking soda do to hamburger meat? ›
However, by gently tossing a baking soda solution with the meat (about ¾ teaspoon baking soda to 2 tablespoons water for 2lbs of grind) and letting sit for 15 to 20 minutes before cooking, beef loses less liquid, browns faster and tastes better.
What happens when you add baking soda to hamburger meat? ›
According to America's Test Kitchen, mixing raw ground beef with a little baking soda changes its pH, which in turn makes it harder for its proteins to form a bond as the meat cooks. Without the help of baking soda, proteins in meat are attracted to one another and squeeze out juices as the meat cooks.
Why put peanut butter in hamburger meat? ›
According to Taste of Home, adding a dollop of peanut butter to ground beef before shaping the meat into patties is a surefire way to add extra moisture to burgers, and Delish explains that the nutty saltiness of peanut butter brings to beef results in a subtle umami.
Why add lemon juice to avocado? ›
Add lemon juice
Acidulants, such as citric and ascorbic acid found in lemon juice, help lower the pH of avocados and decrease the enzymatic activity, keeping them from turning brown ( 1 , 3 ). Therefore, squeezing a little lemon juice on top of your cut avocado before storing it could help delay browning.
Do avocados burn belly fat? ›
Avocados May Reduce Belly Fat
While the research is limited there are some studies that imply consuming one avocado a day can help decrease abdominal fat - particularly visceral fat, the type of belly fat linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other health problems (4,12).
