Carrot Burgers
Carrot Burgers
Ingredients
For the Carrot Buns
- 2 carrots, large, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Beef Patties
- 1 1/4 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cheddar cheese slices
For Assembly
- 4 lettuce leaves, crisp, such as romaine or butter lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sriracha mayo, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, egg, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Spoon the carrot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming four flat, round patties about 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick, resembling burger buns. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm. Remove from oven and set aside.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350
- 4
While the carrot buns are baking, prepare the beef patties. In another mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined, then divide the mixture into four equal portions and form into flat burger patties, slightly wider than your carrot buns.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat a large frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty to melt.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
To assemble the burgers, place one carrot bun on a plate. Top with a lettuce leaf and a few halved cherry tomatoes. Place a cheeseburger patty on top of the vegetables. Drizzle with sriracha mayo, then top with another carrot bun to complete the burger. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Carrot Burgers
Ingredients
For the Carrot Buns
- 2 carrots, large, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Beef Patties
- 1 1/4 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cheddar cheese slices
For Assembly
- 4 lettuce leaves, crisp, such as romaine or butter lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sriracha mayo, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, egg, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spoon the carrot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming four flat, round patties about 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick, resembling burger buns. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm. Remove from oven and set aside.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350 - 4
While the carrot buns are baking, prepare the beef patties. In another mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined, then divide the mixture into four equal portions and form into flat burger patties, slightly wider than your carrot buns.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat a large frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty to melt.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
To assemble the burgers, place one carrot bun on a plate. Top with a lettuce leaf and a few halved cherry tomatoes. Place a cheeseburger patty on top of the vegetables. Drizzle with sriracha mayo, then top with another carrot bun to complete the burger. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min