“If life were predictable it would cease to be life,
and be without flavor.”
~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Mix It Up
On a healing diet, I cook a LOT of burgers, so to keep from getting bored, I like to mix up the flavors a bit. Mickey at Autoimmune Wellness gave me the idea with her herb burgers. The herb version below is a variation on hers, using dried herbs instead of fresh (sadly, I have no herb garden). She eats her burgers for breakfast, but they’re delicious any time of day, and would make a perfect addition to your Fourth of July BBQ. In my Paleo Road Trip article, I mentioned that I also pack these for the road, because they taste great cold and make a filling course for your roadside picnic.
In addition to the herb version, I created two more: Italian and Garlic/Onion. Feel free to experiment with other combinations. Just because we sacrifice the bun, doesn’t mean we sacrifice the flavor!
Flavor Burgers 3 Ways (Paleo, AIP, GAPS, Wahls, Whole30)
- Total Time: 15-45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Herb Burgers:
- 1 lb. ground beef/bison
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp. dried sage
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
Italian Spice Burgers:
- 1 lb. ground beef/bison
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. dried minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp. dried basil
Onion & Garlic Burgers:
- 1 lb. ground beef/bison
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 cup finely diced fresh onion
- 1/2 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic
Instructions
- If you have a KitchenAid mixer, you can use it at low speed to blend the spices into the meat. Otherwise, put all of the ingredients in a large bowl and blend with your hands.
- Shape into 3 or 4 patties, depending on how big you like your burgers. If you have time to let them sit for 30 minutes before cooking, they’ll be even more flavorful.
- You can cook these in a skillet over medium heat (5-8 minutes per side), or on a gas grill over medium heat (3-5 minutes per side). If you cook them on the grill, just be sure to preheat your grill, and poke a small hole in the center of each patty to ensure they cook evenly (no raw centers).
- You can also freeze the patties, to cook later.
- Prep Time: 5-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-16 minutes
- Category: Main Courses
- Method: Stovetop, Grill
Keywords: paleo, aip, gaps, wahls, whole30, flavor burgers 3 ways
More Flavor Variations
Update: As the paleo AIP community has grown, store-bought spice blends and condiments are now available. Convenience food on the autoimmune protocol is a true gift!
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Credit: recipe photograph taken by Christina Feindel
