Circus Burgers With Lean Ground Beef And Chia Seeds Recipe

How to Make Circus Burgers With Lean Ground Beef And Chia Seeds

1. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 1/2 cup water. Stir constantly for 30-60 seconds until the seeds form a gelatinous coating and absorb the water.
2. Let the chia seed mixture sit for 15 minutes to thicken.
3. While the chia seeds thicken, prepare the caramelized onions: In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, thinly sliced.
4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened (about 5 minutes).
5. Add 1 tablespoon of water, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes until translucent.
6. Remove the lid, increase heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are caramelized and golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
7. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and set aside.
8. In a large bowl, combine 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 medium carrot (finely grated), the caramelized onion and garlic mixture, the thickened chia seed mixture, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
9. Gently mix everything together with your hands or a large spoon until well combined.
10. Form the mixture into 3-4 (3 1/2 to 4 inch) patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
11. **Option 1 (Grilling):** Grill the patties over medium-high heat for approximately 3 minutes per side for medium-well done. Adjust cooking time based on your preference and grill.
12. **Option 2 (Freezing):** Place the patties on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until solid. Once frozen, you can cook them from frozen on the grill for approximately 4 minutes per side.
13. Serve your Circus Burgers on buns with your favorite toppings, or alongside buttered bow tie pasta and a salad.