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Get out the Grill and Dress
up Those Burgers!
Well, I don’t know about you, but I love to grill – I’ll
grill in the summer, winter, spring, and fall! Some people
are fair weather grillers, so their grills have been stored
away waiting to come out! With the onset of warmer weather,
many people are bringing out their grills from the garage
or shed, dusting them off, juicing up their propane tanks
or purchasing a new bag of charcoal and getting set for summer!
This
weekend was no exception for us! We started the grilling season
off in great style My husband said that I made the best burger
he has ever had! Wow, how’s that for a
compliment? So, of course, I had to share it with our faithful
Hauser Diet readers. I am going to share the recipe for Bleu
Burgers with an Italian Twist that is particularly great
for Lions and Otters, as well as a few more favorites of
mine!
Just remember, burgers do not have to be boring! I came
up with this recipe by adding a few ingredients that I had
in my refrigerator and pantry in order to give the usual
boring Saturday night burger some added interest! You can
do the same thing! Placing a little cheese inside of the
burger gives a little surprise when you cut into the burger.
Plus the flavors cook into the meat and you don’t loose
all of the cheese into the bottom of the grill when it melts
off!
And another thing to remember – the key to a juicy
burger is to make sure you don’t give in to the temptation
to press down the burgers with the spatula while cooking
them. That just allows all the juices to escape! The key
is to cook the burger for 3 to 4 minutes per side, minimizing
the number of times you have to flip them. Seal in those
juices!
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How to
Dress Up a Burger – the Hauser
Diet Way!
Bleu Burgers
Best for Lions and Otters (and Bears occasionally):
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Ingredients:
1 lb organic ground sirloin
2 natural Italian sausages, removed from casing
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
3 large shallots, chopped (or substitute 1/2 medium
onion)
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 Tbsp ketchup
2 dashes of soy sauce
1/4 tsp Kosher salt
1/3 to 1/4 of a cup of Bleu cheese crumbles
What to
do:
Mix all of the above ingredients together in a large
bowl, except for the bleu cheese.
Divide meat mixture up into 6 balls.
Take one ball of meat mixture, rip off about 1/3 of
it and set aside. Form a square patty with the remaining
2/3 of the meat mixture, patting to about 1/2 inch
thick. Place about 1 Tbsp bleu cheese in the center
of the patty. Top with the remaining 1/3 of the meat
mixture, closing the seams of the meat, so that the
cheese does not escape.
Repeat the same process for all of the beef patties.
Grill over medium heat to desired doneness. Spread
with ketchup and cook 2 minutes longer.
These burgers are so good,
you won’t even need
condiments, and definitely not a bun! Serve with your
favorite vegetables and/or salad!
Here’s another
one of my favorite burger whip ups
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Bacon Gouda Burgers
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Ingredients:
1 pound organic ground sirloin
4 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces and cooked
1 large sweet onion, 1/2 chopped and 1/2 sliced into
rings
1/4 red bell pepper, chopped finely
1/4 green bell pepper, chopped finely
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp Worchestershire sauce
4 Tbsp raspberry jam/preserves, divided
Dash or two of hot sauce (We like chipotle)
1/4 tsp kosher salt
Dash of pepper
4 ounces gouda (or fontina) cheese
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp of steak sauce
What to do:
Mix beef, bacon, chopped onion, chopped red and green peppers,
garlic, Worchestershire sauce, 2 Tbsp raspberry preserves,
and hot sauce together in a large mixing bowl. Salt and pepper
to taste.
Divide meat mixture up into 6 balls.
Take one ball of meat mixture, rip off about 1/3 of it and
set aside. Form a square patty with the remaining 2/3 of the
meat mixture, patting to about ½ inch thick. Place about
1 Tbsp cheese in the center of the patty. Top with the remaining
1/3 of the meat mixture, closing the seams of the meat, so
that the cheese does not escape.
Repeat the same process for all of the beef patties.
Grill over medium heat to desired doneness.
While burgers are cooking, take a stainless steel sauce pan
and heat 1 Tbsp oil in pan on the grill. Add sliced onions
and sauté until carmelized. Add steak sauce and remaining
2 Tbsp raspberry preserves to onions and sauté together.
Top burgers with sautéed onion mixture. Ooh, talk about
delish!
Again, these burgers require no bun or condiments! They
are so good just on their own. Serve with your favorite salad
and vegetable dish. Check out our recipes on www.hauserdiet.com for
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What About
the Monkeys and Giraffes?
Monkeys can
occasionally have one of the above burgers, but should have a
smaller sized burger to accompany their veggies. Giraffes,
unfortunately are going to have to pass on these scrumptious
burgers. But we will share with you one of the recipes from the
Hauser Diet book
for vegetarian burgers that is just out of this world!
Black Bean Burgers
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Ingredients:
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
Dash of hot sauce
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
Salt and pepper
4 ounces Chihuahua or cheddar cheese, shredded
What to do:
Place black beans, onions, walnuts, and garlic in a food
processor. Pulse until just mashed together. (This can
also be done by hand).
Mix in cilantro and spices. Add egg and mix. Add bread crumbs
1/3 at a time to make desired consistency. Salt and pepper
to taste.
Divide black bean mixture into 4 balls.
Take one ball of bean mixture, rip off about 1/3 of it and
set aside. Form a square patty with the remaining 2/3 of
the bean mixture, patting to about ½ inch thick. Place
about 1 Tbsp cheese in the center of the patty. Top with
the remaining 1/3 of the bean mixture, closing the seams,
so that the cheese does not escape.
Repeat the same process for all of the patties and refrigerate
for 30 to 60 minutes prior to grilling.
Grill about 4 minutes per side. If your patties seem to fall
apart or fall through the grill grates, use a grill basket
or a baking sheet on top of the grill.
These black bean burgers can be enjoyed by all Hauser
Diet Types, but are best for Giraffes and Monkeys because they
are lower in fat and protein, higher in carbohydrates. We
came up with this recipe by using ingredients from our pantry
and refrigerator. We like to serve these with fresh salsa
and guacamole.
Cooking the Hauser Diet way can be so much fun! If you don’t
know your Hauser Diet
Type, then it’s time you came
in to get checked out! You’ll body responds best when
you feed it its optimal fuel source. If you’re tired
or don’t feel that you are maximizing all that you
can do in a day, you might be eating the wrong foods. Once
you figure out what you should be eating, the world is wide
open to you. As you can see from these recipes, cooking can
be fun and delicious!
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