Spice Coated Hamburgers

With this recipe, the spices are brushed on the outside, which allows you to notice the spice and then the beef flavor after that!

INGREDIENTS:

2-3 Tbl. mayonnaise
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (a couple teaspoons?)
1 lb ground beef

Spicy Oil Blend:

50 ml saffola / canola or light olive oil
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper

Salt to taste: Some people think that adding salt to the meat draws the water out of the burger - drying them out. To avoid this, add salt near the end of grilling.

DIRECTIONS:

Mix the first three ingredients and then form into 3-4 patties.
Dimple the middle to help prevent bulging.
Brush both sides with the spicy oil blend.
Grill till still slightly pink in the middle.

Better than a Restaurant Hamburgers

Ingredients:

2 lbs. grass-fed Ground beef from Mountain Beef. (We make 5 large burgers with this amount of beef)
4 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Additional seasonings to consider (but keep on the light side, as too much seasoning may make the patties fall apart)
• Garlic
• Onion
• Cayenne or Red Pepper, of you like a hint of heat

Optional:
Grated Cheddar Cheese

Instructions:
Thaw the burger in the refrigerator or on the counter. Three days in our frig works great.
Heat your grill to approximately 500°. (We are loving our Traeger Grill, and they aren’t paying us to say so!)
Put the thawed meat and seasonings in a large bowl and mix to combine.

If desired, mix in about a cup of shredded cheese.

Form into patties, tucking in the edges till there are no cracks, but avoid overworking the meat.
Aim at a minimum of 3/4 inch thickness, as the thicker patties help keep in the moisture.
Allow to sit on the counter, or in the frig. for 10 min. or so to help the burgers keep their shapes.

Grill for 4-5 min. on one side.
Flip to the second side
Grill for 2-3 minutes, then add cheese slices and grill for an additional 2 min.
If you like your burgers well done, go with the longer times, however, most grass-fed beef lovers aim for a less done burger, which helps keep the lower fat meat moist.
If your meat is very cold when you put it on the grill, you may want to aim for tor the longer grill time.

Remove from grill and dress your burger as desired.
We love bacon, tomatoes, bbq sauce and / or mustard, pickles, and lettuce. A couple of people around our house love a few grilled onions or mushrooms.


Did we miss an ingredient your household loves on burgers? Let us know!

Mexican Meatloaf

Mexican Meatloaf:

INGREDIENTS:
3# ground beef
3 eggs
1 cup salsa
2 cups coarse crumbled corn tortilla chips

Optional additions:

1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped green chilis
1 cup Cheese - I use sharp

INSTRUCTIONS:

Line a lipped cookie sheet with aluminum foil - grease.
Pat out 1/4 of meat mixture, sprinkle with grated cheese, then pat 1/4 meat mixture on top
Create a second loaf in the same manner.
Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes.

Serve with pickled jalapeños and catsup

Serves 10

Tacos

Taco night is a mainstay at our home.   Quick to cook, easy to customize to each family members desires, and healthy when using low-fat grass-fed beef from Mountain Beef.  What's not to love?  Yet those aren't the only reason our family loves taco nights.  This meal is also a secret weapon against a time-crunched world.   Cooking a little extra taco meat one night can reduce meal prep to a simple reheat for family friendly "Pronto Nachos" the next night as well!
 

INSTRUCTIONS:
Add olive oil to pan, warm pan with medium heat till garlic sizzles when added.
Add garlic and onions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally till onions are softened.
Add Hamburger and cook, stirring regularly. 
Stir in taco seasoning and continue cooking until meat is done.

 INGREDIENTS:

MEAT:
2 lbs. hamburger thawed
2 Tbls. olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1-2 Tbls chopped garlic
Taco seasoning (or customize your own.)

Thanks to it's low-fat content, hamburger from Mountain Beef typically needs no draining!

WRAP:
Corn or Flour Tortillas
- low carb option - 
Use Lettuce for your crunchy low carb options!

TOPPINGS:  (as desired)
Sour Cream
Cheese
Salsa
Chopped Olives
Shredded Lettuce
Cilantro
Onions