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Paleo Burgers with Balsamic Onions & Avocado

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 burgers 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stove or Grill
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Who says burgers can’t be healthy? These Paleo Burgers with Caramelized Balsamic Onions are sandwiched between tomato and avocado slices! It’s a quick & easy 30-minute meal your family will want on repeat!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 pounds of lean ground beef {make six 1/4lb burgers}
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
  • 2 small onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
  • 1 beef steak tomato, sliced into 6 thick slices
  • 1 cup shreeded green leaf lettuce
  • 3 avocados

Instructions

  1. Heat a medium skillet to medium high heat.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, once melted add in thinly sliced onions. Saute until lightly caramelized, stirring occasionally. {about 10-15 minutes}
  3. Add in balsamic vinegar. Saute for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  4. Form six 1/4lb. burgers with the lean ground beef.
  5. Lightly season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  6. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add in 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Place the burgers in the skillet and saute each side for 3-5 minutes {depending on your desired doneness}.
  7. Remove from skillet and let sit for 1 minute.
  8. Assemble burgers.
  9. Place 1 large slice of beef steak tomato on a plate, top with a pile of shredded lettuce, the burger, 2 tablespoons of the balsamic caramelized onions, and top with sliced avocado {I put half an avocado on each burger}.
  10. Serve with gluten-free mustard.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 367
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 513 mg
  • Fat: 27 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Cholesterol: 73 mg