Circus Burgers (With Lean Ground Beef and Chia Seeds) Recipe

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Circus Burgers (With Lean Ground Beef and Chia Seeds)
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  1. Combine Chia Seeds and 1/2 cup water. Stir constantly, for 1/2 - 1 minute. The seeds will quickly form a gelatinous coating, which will absorb the water. Let the seeds set, to thicken. After about 15 minutes, you will have a thick mixture, that can be added to the meat mixture, when it is ready to mix. This will help bind it all together, and add moisture. Chia seeds do not have any flavor, of their own. They add moisture, fiber and oodles of nutritional value to your food.
  2. In fry pan, add chopped onion and oil. Mix well, to cover onion with oil. Spread onion evenly in pan.
  3. Add 1 Tablespoon water and cover with tight fitting lid. Heat over medium heat, until water bubble. Turn heat to low and simmer for five minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  4. Remove lid, and increase heat to medium low. Stir gently, until the onion starts to caramelize. At this point add minced garlic, and stir, for another minute. Remove from heat, and cover, until the remainder of mixture is complete.
  5. In medium mixing bowl, add ground meat, grated carrots, caramelized onion/garlic mixture, Chia Seeds, and seasonings. Combine well, with hands (I wear plastic gloves), or large spoon.
  6. Form into 3-1/2 to 4 inch patties, that are about 1/2 inch thick. These can be immediately cooked, on the grill, for approx 3 minutes per side, depending on how well you like them cooked. Or . . .
  7. Place on cookie sheet and place in freezer. The patties should be frozen through in about an hour or less. We have found that it is easier to get a nicely cooked outside and still have a slightly pink center, when we cook them from frozen. This takes a little less than 4 minutes on the first side, and three minutes on the second side. The final result will be determined by your grill, so watch them closely the first time you cook them.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 113.93 Kcal (477 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.46g 8%
Cholesterol 35.15mg 12%
Sodium 222.76mg 9%
Potassium 246.51mg 5%
Total Carbs 2.85g 1%
Sugars 0.63g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.32g 5%
Protein 12.59g 25%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 30.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.17 Kcal (503 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.76g 8%
Cholesterol 37.07mg 12%
Sodium 234.96mg 9%
Potassium 260.01mg 5%
Total Carbs 3g 1%
Sugars 0.67g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 5%
Protein 13.28g 25%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 32.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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