Beef and Bacon Burgers

These would have to go down as one of the best beef burgers I have EVER made! I know, big call but true. I have to admit these tasted ahhhhhmazing!

Beef bacon burgers

Ingredients

500gms Beef mince

1/4 cup diced bacon

1/2 onion

S&P

1tsp seeded mustard

1tbs chia seeds

1 grated carrot

1/2 handful of finely chopped garden herbs (we had rosemary, basil & oregano)

1/2 cup wholemeal crumbs

1/4 cup lupin flakes

1 egg

Bunch of asparagus or fresh garden salad

Method

Mix all ingredients together and roll into balls, press down on hot BBQ plate until golden brown.

Serve on a bed of asparagus with bacon and crumbled feta cheese. Alternatively a crispy cos salad with capsicum. Check my snapchat!

So why have I been sharing all these delicious beef recipes with you lately? Well you know I love my good quality food and when it comes to good quality and nutrient packed – it doesn’t get much better than beef! Here are some facts on the superfood beef:

- When it comes to dietary iron, quality is more important than quantity. “Good quality” iron, called ‘haem iron’ found in meat, fish and poultry is well absorbed by the body whereas less iron is absorbed from plant foods which are lacking in haem iron. - Beef has four times as much iron than chicken and fish and is the best source of absorbable iron in the Australian diet. - The redder the meat, the higher the iron content. Hence, red meat is the best source of iron and the Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend red meat such as beef three to four time a week (455g in total) to meet iron and zinc requirements.

Why do I feel so much better on beef? Not only does it taste yummy, but as a Mum of 4 young kids and managing a household of 6 peeps, it gives me that iron kick and protein to keep my body functioning so I can continue creating epic recipes for you and your family to make and enjoy!

XxDani

Your 365 Fitness Food Motivator