Basic Burgers

My kids love these basic burgers. I make a huge batch at a time and freeze individually so that I can make it for them easily when they want. These work great for school lunches and I feel good knowing that there aren't any chemicals or additives in them. I've included an option to make these tandoori style so you can try them another way.

Ingredients:
1.8 kg of lean ground beef
1 tablespoon of chopped garlic
2 medium sized chopped onions
1.5 teaspoons of salt
2 teaspoons of black pepper
1 teaspoon of onion powder

options:
add cumin powder, paprika, cinnamon, chopped cilantro and chopped green chillies for a tandoori taste and garnish with mango chutney and/or raita.

for a Greek version top with feta, olives, tzatiki.

for a Mexican version top with salsa, cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, guacamole, jalapeño or banana peppers, corn relish/salsa.

You can stuff the burgers with cheese in the middle when you form the patty as well.

1) Chop onions and add to mixing bowl.

2) Add ground beef and spices and chopped garlic.

3) Mix well.
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4) Using a quarter pound burger press, press each burger patty.

5) Use wax or parchment lay on parchment and stack with wax/parchment in between making a stack that you can freeze.

6) Broil in oven for 5-7 mins per burger. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mustard, mayo, jalapeño.

Makes approx 6-8 burgers
Calories per burger: 245, Fat: 7.1g, Carbs: 3.6g, Fiber: 0.6g, Protein: 42.7g, Potassium: 229.1mg, Sugars: 1.4g