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Monday, July 8, 2013

Tasty Tuesday-Sofrito Burgers

When I was little I was at my grandmother's house taking a bath. In her TEENY TINY bathroom there was a bathtub, toilet, free standing sink and a small cabinet. Across from the toilet was a lit Dearborn Stove.
I was about 3-4 years old. My dad gave me a bath and he put the lid down on the toilet and sat down to help me dry off and get dressed. I went to put my foot into my Barbie panties and accidentally put my foot through those bars on the front and burned my little foot. I blame this incident for my fear of fire.

Fast forward 20 years. When I got married to Isaac I realized how much I really liked grilled food. But, he worked so late that by the time he got home and started the grill and then cooked the meat it was late, so I had to overcome my fear of fire and learn to grill. Since I figured out how to grill without killing myself I've been the only one grilling. Makes me feel like: 


So, now I'm forced to come up with interesting twists on regular grill favorites like chicken and burgers. 

So, today, I present Paleo Sofrito Burgers

Sofrito is found in Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American, Caribbean, Cuban, 
Dominican, Greek, Colombian, and Mediterranean cuisine. 



Sofrito
-1/2 bunch cilantro
-4 large green onions, roots removed
-4 garlic cloves
-2 oz. red bell pepper (for color)
1/4 cup parsley
1/4 cup E.V.O.O.

Pulse in blender until smooth. This can be frozen in baggies. This will make more than you need.

Burgers
1 lb grass fed beef (or 90% lean if you don't have grass fed)
4 tsp. bacon grease
4 T. sofrito
1 ripe avocado
Juice of 1/4 lime
Lettuce to use instead of buns

Prepare the charcoal and fire in your grill. Prepare your sofrito.
Take bacon grease and work into beef with a fork or your hands. Form into four 4 oz. patties. When fire is hot cook burgers to your liking. When done place two 1/8 avocado slices on each patty and top with 1 T sofrito. Then, squeeze the lime juice on and enjoy. Use lettuce as a bun for a low/no carb option. 

Makes 4 servings.

I want to stuff chicken with this! It's so good...I would dip chips in it! :)

Enjoy!



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