Cherry Surprise Burgers

Coconut Free

Sugar Free

Nut Free

Legume Free

Dairy Free

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Description

Not only do these burgers surprise you with a sweet and savory tenderness, but the cherries also help reduce the negative effects of grilling meat, like reducing compounds that cause oxidative stress and inflammation. Enjoy the delight of grilled burgers, without the negative health effects!

Serves

Total Time

52 minutes

Ingredients

For the cherry relish

1 cup Natural Grocers® Brand Frozen Organic Cherries, chopped

Zest from 1 organic orange

1⁄2 small organic sweet onion, chopped

1 organic jalapeño, seeded, ribs removed, and diced, or 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled organic jalapeños

1⁄4 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt

For the burgers

1⁄2 cup Natural Grocers Brand Frozen Organic Cherries, finely chopped (remaining from a 10-ounce package of frozen sweet cherries)

1 medium organic shallot, diced (about 2 tablespoons)

2 tablespoons chopped organic basil, (from a .5-ounce package)

2 cloves organic garlic, minced or pressed

1 tablespoon gluten-free organic Worcestershire sauce

1 Natural Grocers Brand Regenerative Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs

3⁄4 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt

1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Black Pepper

1 pound ground grassfed beef, (or bison)

4 burger buns, (Optional)

Directions

1. Make the relish: Combine all of the relish ingredients in a small bowl and mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.

2. Preheat grill to high.

3. Prepare the burgers: Combine everything except for the meat in a medium bowl until well mixed. Add the meat and mix by hand until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Form into four ½-inch thick patties and set aside.

4. Reduce the grill to medium-high. Gently place the burgers on the grill and close the cover. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side. Burgers are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160º F.

5. Serve the burgers (on buns if desired) topped with the relish.

Want to Make it Vegetarian?

For the burger use 2 packages of Beyond Meat Burgers!

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