Mutty D's Quarter Pounders Recipe

Name: Mutty D's Quarter Pounders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup barley; 4 cups broth; 1 12 lbs ground beef; ½ cup cottage cheese; 2 eggs; ½ cup wheat germ; ¼ cup finely chopped carrot; ¼ cup finely chopped spinach; ¼ cup finely chopped zucchini; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Put the barley in the broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat and simmer for 50 minutes.
3
Set aside and allow to cool.
4
Ask human to turn oven on a 350F.
5
In a large bowl (NOT your dinner bowl use a clean one, silly), place the meat, cottage cheese, veggies and eggs; mix thoroughly with clean paws.
6
Add the wheat germ, cooled barley and olive oil; again, mix well.
7
Spread the mixture evenly in a lightly greased loaf pan and ask human to put it in the 350F oven for about an hour or so until it is done.
8
When the burger loaf has cooled, ask human to cut a 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick slice and slap it in one of those stale buns that are buried way in the back of the fridge.
9
Slap some ketchup on it and inhale the burger.
10
Wag your tail.
11
Look at your human with big, wide, thank-you-mommy eyes!
12
Ask human to freeze leftovers in individual slices for easy future burger-making purposes.

251

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup barley, 4 cups broth, 1 12 lbs ground beef, ½ cup cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Mutty D's Quarter Pounders falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mutty D's Quarter Pounders

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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