Better Healthy Burgers Recipe

Name: Better Healthy Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey, extra lean; 1 lb ground beef, extra lean; 1 cup black beans, mashed (from a 15.25 ounce can drained not rinsed); 1 cup teff (cooked); 3 tablespoons flax seeds; 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 1 tablespoon basil; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon parsley; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs ground turkey, extra lean
1 lb ground beef, extra lean
1 cup black beans, mashed (from a 15.25 ounce can drained not rinsed)
1 cup teff (cooked)
3 tablespoons flax seeds
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin

1
Cook 1/4 cup of dry Teff in 1 cup boiling water. Simmer on low boil until liquid is almost gone.
2
Add the ground flax seed (3 Tablespoons) and chia seed (2 Tablespoons) to the hot Teff. Stir until you reach the consistency or thick oatmeal.
3
Drain the liquid from a 15.25 ounce can of black beans with a strainer. Do not rinse the beans. Place the beans into a bowl and mash with a potato masher.
4
Add the Teff mixture to the beans and mash together until well blended.
5
Add the extra lean ground beef (I use 96% lean/4% fat) and mix together well.
6
Add the extra lean ground turkey (I use 99% lean/1% fat) and mix well
7
Add all seasonings and Mix until evenly combined.
8
Spray hands with non-stick cooking oil spray (I use Olive Oil) and Roll into 2.5 ounce balls.
9
Shape into patties.
10
Fry on high in non-stick pan sprayed with cooking oil.
11
Serve on a bun or lettuce wrap with your favorite condiments.
12
Enjoy!

692

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey, extra lean, 1 lb ground beef, extra lean, 1 cup black beans, mashed (from a 15.25 ounce can drained not rinsed), 1 cup teff (cooked), and more.

Yes, Better Healthy Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Better Healthy Burgers

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