{"id":3739,"date":"2012-11-09T01:00:32","date_gmt":"2012-11-09T07:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=3739"},"modified":"2012-11-09T01:00:32","modified_gmt":"2012-11-09T07:00:32","slug":"gch-whats-on-your-plate-grass-fed-burger-on-marinated-portobellos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2012\/11\/09\/gch-whats-on-your-plate-grass-fed-burger-on-marinated-portobellos\/","title":{"rendered":"GCH: What’s on Your Plate? — Grass-Fed Burger on Marinated Portobello’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This version of the All-American Burger satisfies our craving for participation in the Sunday Barbecue while honoring our desire to abstain from ingesting gluten. \u00a0Just put the Portobello in a Zip-Lock bag or some other container to marinate while the festivities are proceeding. \u00a0They will be ready to throw on the grill with the burgers when everyone else is warming their traditional buns.<\/p>\n

One note of caution; if you don’t know what condiments are being served by your host be sure to take your own. \u00a0Common condiments like Barbecue sauces, mayonnaise, thousand island dressing ketchup and even prepared mustard’s can contain gluten. \u00a0Unless you want to be the “Label Police” at your friend’s house, just choose to take your gluten-free condiments with you.<\/p>\n

Gracious Guest\/ Party Suggestion: I like to make a gift basket with the Gluten Free Condiments as a hostess gift. \u00a0This way, you are saying thank you to your host as well as making sure you have the gluten-free dining experience you desire.<\/p>\n

It is important that you do your homework on what products truly are gluten-free. \u00a0There are some great Apps that help with this as well as the Gluten Free Society website www.glutenfreesociety.com<\/a>, which is loaded with information on maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle. \u00a0This site is my go-to site, as different people have different needs when it comes to gluten. \u00a0There are many great choices for information available. \u00a0These are just some suggestions.<\/p>\n

I am a proponent of complete gluten avoidance, but others may choose to simply remove the main sources such as wheat, barley, and rye. \u00a0This is a great place to start, but if you are truly gluten sensitive, a complete elimination is required to protect your health. \u00a0If you aren’t sure where you are on this spectrum, get tested. \u00a0I will have more information on testing in upcoming posts. \u00a0For now, I believe we can all benefit from the elimination of gluten from our diet in order to heal our bodies and our digestive systems. \u00a0Our body has been suffering the consequences of the gluten assault we have been perpetrating on ourselves over our entire lifetimes. \u00a0I guarantee you will feel so much better in such a short time, you won’t want to go back.<\/p>\n

Funny thing, anyone will eat your gluten-free options. \u00a0No need to make a fuss over it. \u00a0In my opinion, this is a great example of how taking care of ourselves and our own health brings the gift of health and happiness to others in previously unimagined ways.<\/p>\n

Make your gift Organic and Gluten-free and you have doubled the value. \u00a0Enjoy.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

This recipe serves 2 but you can multiply as needed.<\/p>\n

1 pound Grass-Fed Organic Ground Beef, Turkey, Lamb, Venison, Bison, Buffalo, Elk etc…you get the idea (Vegetarian Option: Veggie Burger that is confirmed Gluten Free)***<\/p>\n

4 – 4-6″ diameter Portobello mushrooms Pull out the stem of the mushrooms, then gently scrape out the gills with a spoon leaving just the firm flesh of the caps to be marinated.<\/p>\n

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Basic Marinade:<\/strong><\/p>\n

2-3 Tbsp Organic Expeller Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/p>\n

1-2 Tbsp Organic Balsamic Vinegar (Modello, Italy)<\/p>\n

1-2 Cloves Organic Garlic Crushed and allowed to sit for 5 minutes<\/p>\n

1-2 Tsp Organic Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice (from a real lemon)<\/p>\n

1\/2 Tsp Real Salt or Himalayan Pink Salt (to taste)<\/p>\n

Ground Black Pepper to taste<\/p>\n

Other spices can be added to this basic marinade to accommodate your tastes. \u00a0You can make it Italian, Mexican, Indian or any flavor at all. \u00a0The options are endless. \u00a0Spices add to the ORAC value of this burger “bun”. \u00a0Especially good is Turmeric. \u00a0But, be creative and make it your own. \u00a0Just NO MSG please!<\/p>\n

Mix all the marinade ingredients together or just add them to the Zip-Lock bag as you go. \u00a0I never measure my marinade ingredients. \u00a0Just dump it all in the bag. \u00a0After you have added all the ingredients for the marinade, zip the bag shut and squish it around to mix.<\/p>\n

You can make the marinade ahead of time and keep it on the counter or in the refrigerator. \u00a0It will just get better as it sits.<\/p>\n

When you are about an hour from cooking, add the mushrooms to the bag to marinate. \u00a0The mushrooms will soak up the liquid so be sure they are thoroughly coated with the mixture right away. \u00a0You may even want to agitate the bag periodically to make sure the marinade is evenly distributed.<\/p>\n

Note: I do not recommend soaking the mushrooms more than an hour as they will tend to get soggy and no one likes a soggy “bun”.<\/p>\n

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Burgers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I like to mix spices into my burger. \u00a0You can be creative on this, as well. \u00a0Maybe some garlic and diced onion, Cajun seasoning, Italian Seasoning, anything you like will be fine. \u00a0Even leaving them plain works. \u00a0You can always add salt and pepper or other flavors later.<\/p>\n

I make my burgers about 8 oz. raw. \u00a0They will be about 6 oz. cooked that way. \u00a0This depends, of course, on the variety of burger you use. \u00a0Grass-Fed beef tends to be more lean than regular hamburger. \u00a0Other meats will behave differently of course.<\/p>\n

Cooking:<\/em><\/p>\n

You can barbecue the mushrooms on the indirect heat portion of the grill right along with the burgers. \u00a0Make sure you turn them with tongs so that you don’t poke holes in them. \u00a0Same goes for the burgers. \u00a0Poking holes with a fork allows the juices to drip out. \u00a0Not my idea of a juicy burger.<\/p>\n

Burgers and mushrooms should be\u00a0cooked to medium rare status in about 4-5 minutes per side. \u00a0Over cooking the mushrooms will result in floppy “buns”. \u00a0Over cooking the burger will result in destruction of vitamins and beneficial enzymes, not to mention taste. \u00a0But, burger done-ness is a personal choice.<\/p>\n

It is also fine to broil the burgers and the mushrooms if the weather is not of the barbecue variety.<\/p>\n

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Condiments as desired:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Romaine Lettuce Leaves<\/p>\n

Sliced Tomato<\/p>\n

Bubbie’s or Homemade Dill Pickle Slices<\/p>\n

Organic Avocado<\/p>\n

Sliced Red Onion<\/p>\n

Organic Pastures Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese<\/p>\n

These are my favorites burger additions. \u00a0But, feel free to experiment.<\/p>\n

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Some ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n

You could toss some sliced Anaheim Chilies, Red Bell Peppers or even Sliced Summer Squash, egg-plant, or other grill-able vegetables into the bag of marinade with the mushrooms and throw those on the grill along with the “Buns” and burgers. \u00a0Then add to the burger stack. \u00a0The possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n


\n<\/b>***Note on the Veggie Burger option:<\/strong><\/p>\n

ALL GRAINS CONTAIN GLUTEN<\/em>!!! If you want to eliminate gluten from your diet completely, and want to have a Veggie Burger you must make absolutely certain you choose an option that is made from beans and legumes. \u00a0I am not familiar with all the brands available currently. \u00a0Read the label and do your homework. \u00a0I do not eat Soy, Beans or legumes myself so I am not a good resource for these options. \u00a0The website I have listed for Gluten Free Society is a great resource for this type of information.<\/p>\n

Enjoy!
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Renee Porter Sullivan, CHt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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