Mexican Burgers

INGREDIENTS

2LBS Grass-fed Ground Beef

½ Large Onion Chopped

4.5oz Green Chiles

½ Tablespoon Salt

2 Tablespoons Oregano

1 ½ Tablespoons Chili Powder

1 Tablespoon Cumin

1 Cup Loosely Packed Cilantro

1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce

2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic

½ Tablespoon Worcestershire (Gluten Free and Whole30 Approved)

Creamy Avocado Verde Sauce https://www.readyprepheal.com/?p=2019

Suggested Toppings:  Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cheese

ASSEMBLY

1. In a food processor combine onion, chiles, salt, oregano, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, chipotle pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire.  Process until smooth. 
2. In a large mixing bowl combine sauce and ground beef. 
3. Mix very well until sauce is fully absorbed into the ground beef. 
4. Form into 8 burger patties. 
5. Heat grill to 400° – 450°F.
6. Place your burger patties on the grill for 5 minutes, then flip and grill for an additional 3 minutes.  Be careful flipping, the burgers can be fragile. 
7. Top burgers with creamy avocado verde sauce and suggested toppings. 

SERVES 6

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.

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.

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

Cilantro:  Helps support healthy liver function and balance blood sugar.