Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Burgers

INGREDIENTS

2 Medium Sized Yellow Onions Sliced

4 Tablespoons Grass-fed Butter

1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic

1 LB Grass-fed Ground Beef

¼ Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

1 Pasture Free-Range Egg

1 Tablespoon Blanched Almond Flour

½ Cup Blue Cheese Crumbles

ASSEMBLY

1. In a medium sized frying pan melt butter and add onion and garlic.  Sauté on low until brown, translucent and fragrant.  This takes time but it’s worth it!
2. In a large mixing bowl combine beef, almond milk, egg, and flour.  Mix very well until all the liquid is absorbed. 
3. Form into 4 burger patties. 
4. Heat your grill to 400° – 450°F.
5. Place your burger patties on the grill for 5 minutes, then flip and grill for an additional 3 minutes.
6. Top burgers with cheese and onions, and grill for an addition 2 minutes. 
7. Serve with choice of veggies.

SERVES 4

HEALTH BENEFITS

Himalayan Salt:  One of the cleanest salts you can find. As opposed to conventional table salt that is heavily processed which removes its beneficial minerals.

Grass-fed Butter:  Has a prominent level of butyric acid, which decreases inflammation.  One of the specific ways it has been proven to decrease inflammation is in the intestines of people with Crohn’s disease.  Also, a reliable source of medium-chain triglycerides which have been shown to suppress the appetite, a bonus for those who are trying to lose weight!

Blue Cheese:  The high fat and low sugar content makes blue cheese an EXCELLENT Ketogenic choice. 

Pasture Free-Range Eggs:  They boost cognitive function and help neural processing within the brain.  Twice as many omega 3 fatty acids and three times more vitamin E than caged chicken eggs.

Garlic:  Can reduce high blood pressure, and it also contains antioxidants.  Top food for gut health – it contains prebiotic fiber, it’s also antiviral and antifungal.

Grass-fed Beef: Does it really need to be grass-fed? YES. Grass-fed beef contains significantly more omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef. The optimal ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids should be 2:1.   The Western Diet has excessive amounts of omega 6 fatty acids (resulting in a much higher 6 / 3 ratio) which can promote the onset of certain diseases like cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases. Increased levels of Omega 3 fatty acids can show suppressive effects. The goal is to increase your omega 3’s by getting as close to the optimal 2:1 ratio. Your brain will thank you. PLUS, it contains more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fat that’s thought to reduce heart disease and cancer risk.

Almond Flour:  An excellent gluten free option that is low in carbohydrates and high in fiber and protein.

Onion:  Contain quercetin, which is a polyphenol compound that acts as an antioxidant. Quercetin is beneficial for scavenging free radicals in the body.