SLIDERS 3 WAYS

FOOD AS MEDICINE

Grassfed beef is rich in anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and CLAs (conjugated linoleic acids) and is free from added hormones and antibiotics found in conventionally raised animal products. For meats, eggs and dairy there are significant nutritional differences in pastured animal products resulting in increased amounts of CLAs, which are fatty acids with research supporting efficacy as cancer fighting, aiding in weight loss, and supporting insulin sensitivity to promote blood sugar regulation. These CLAs are found 5 times higher in pastured grass-fed products which are also higher in amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, with 1/3-1/2 less fat and 1/3 less cholesterol than conventional products. These sliders are a great party idea that can satisfy many different palates–have each person bring a topping from the list below and the combinations are truly endless!

Please note: the toppings listed are merely suggestions and are meant to give you a variety of options–you are welcome to keep it simple and just do one way or to increase or decrease amounts of the topping ingredients to your liking!

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs grassfed ground beef

Sea salt + black pepper

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds (skip this if keto and double the lettuce)

Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Spray

2 heads butter lettuce, leaves separated

For the topping variations:

Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese & Mushroom:

1 cup caramelized onions

4 oz goat cheese

1 cup mushrooms, cooked down in ghee

Spicy Southwest:

4 oz pepperjack cheese

1 avocado

1/4 cup pickled jalapenos

2 Tbsp Primal Kitchen Chipotle Mayo

Classic Bacon Cheeseburger:

1/2 red onion, sliced thinly

1-2 tomatoes, sliced

4 oz cheddar cheese

4 slices cooked bacon, cut in half

1-2 Bubbies Fermented Pickles, sliced

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 400F. Spray the sweet potato rounds on both sides and place on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, flip, then continue to make another 15-20 minutes until soft and beginning to brown.

In the meantime, combine the ground beef, sea salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly, then form into 16 2-oz patties. Grill 2-3 minutes per side until cooked to desired doneness.

Serve on top of sweet potato rounds or butter lettuce cups with desired toppings!