Carrot Burgers
Carrot Burgers
Ingredients
For the Carrot "Buns"
- 2 cups carrots, shredded
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For the Beef Patties
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
For Assembly and Toppings
- 4 lettuce leaves, green, large
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sriracha mayo, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded carrots, egg, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Divide the carrot mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a flat, round patty, about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Arrange the patties on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the carrot patties for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Flip them halfway through baking for even browning. Remove from oven and set aside.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
While the carrot patties are baking, prepare the beef patties. In a separate bowl, combine the ground beef, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a flat, round patty, slightly larger than the carrot patties (about 3 1/2 inches in diameter).
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the beef patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each beef patty and cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
To assemble the burgers: Place one carrot 'bun' on a serving plate. Top with a few lettuce leaves and some halved cherry tomatoes. Place a cheesy beef patty on top of the vegetables. Drizzle with sriracha mayo.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Place another carrot 'bun' on top to complete the burger. Add an additional dollop of sriracha mayo on the very top, if desired. Repeat for the remaining burgers and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Carrot Burgers
Ingredients
For the Carrot "Buns"
- 2 cups carrots, shredded
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For the Beef Patties
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
For Assembly and Toppings
- 4 lettuce leaves, green, large
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sriracha mayo, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded carrots, egg, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Divide the carrot mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a flat, round patty, about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Arrange the patties on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the carrot patties for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Flip them halfway through baking for even browning. Remove from oven and set aside.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
While the carrot patties are baking, prepare the beef patties. In a separate bowl, combine the ground beef, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a flat, round patty, slightly larger than the carrot patties (about 3 1/2 inches in diameter).
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the beef patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each beef patty and cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
To assemble the burgers: Place one carrot 'bun' on a serving plate. Top with a few lettuce leaves and some halved cherry tomatoes. Place a cheesy beef patty on top of the vegetables. Drizzle with sriracha mayo.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Place another carrot 'bun' on top to complete the burger. Add an additional dollop of sriracha mayo on the very top, if desired. Repeat for the remaining burgers and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min