Want to lighten up those burgers while helping to keep them moist and delicious? If so, definitely give this recipe a shot. Some restaurants use a very similar version to help meat like ground duck stick together while cooking. The wild rice's flavor and texture add a subtle yet unique character.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cups cooked wild rice
2 cloves minced garlic (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh chopped or dried thyme, oregano, and/or rosemary (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Directions
Thoroughly mix the wild rice, ground beef and optional ingredients, if desired, in a large bowl until the texture is consistent.
Form into patties and grill or cook, and then serve like a standard hamburger.
Recipe from First Nations Development Institute in Longmont, Colorado. They also have cookbooks available at their website: Firstnations.org
