This is a BETTER BURGER.............

It's spring in the Rockies, and it's time to GRILL..........make it nightshade and gluten free, and if you omit the cheese, it's lactose free as well. This is a mighty fine burger....ENJOY

CELERY AND ONION BURGERS….a better burger

I’m always looking for a better burger, and as summer approaches I may have found a new favorite. We all know how much flavor celery adds to almost anything, but a hamburgers on the grill? You bet. This one has the essence of summer cooking, we all love,  and truffle oil adds a bit of extra goodness. These burgers are nightshade and gluten free as well. (Special note: Cook hamburgers at a high temperature to seal in the juices and crisp the outer layer.)  Preheat gas grill to 450-500 degrees. Serves 3.                                                 

1 + lbs. 80% lean hamburger, freshly ground

½ cup celery, finely chopped

½ cup onion, finely chopped

Good sprinkle garlic powder

Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

1 ½ tablespoons truffle oil

White Irish cheddar, optional

Condiments of choice

Black pepper, to finish

Gluten free buns

In a medium bowl, gently hand mix hamburger, celery, onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and truffle oil. Be careful not to over mix. Form 3 large hamburger patties and refrigerate for 45 minutes. When ready to grill, set hamburgers out for about 20 minutes and sprinkle with additional black pepper. Press pepper into meat. Prepare desired condiments and cheese. Cook burger about 5 minutes on each side, for medium. Adjust time for desired doneness. Add cheese to each burger, if desired, last 30 seconds on grill. Place on toasted buns and deck with condiments you prefer. All that’s left is to enjoy!  (Omit cheese for lactose free option.)

Nightshade free

Gluten free