Perfect Hamburgers and Ketchup-Whole 30!
Ashley Teare: 
Recipe type: Whole 30
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 4 burgers
 
This simple ketchup recipe will replace the traditional store bought sugar and corn syrup filled ones. The accompanying hamburger recipe is perfect for topping with your homemade ketchup. Adding just enough flavoring these hamburger are much better than just a meat patty.
Ingredients
  • For the Ketchup:
  • 5 large dates, pits removed (about 60 g)
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 14.5 oz can Fire-Roasted Tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup Bone Broth (or water for vegan or onion free/FODMAPs)
  • 2 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Garlic granules*
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder*
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp Allspice
  • For the Hamburgers:
  • 1 pound ground beef, 80/20
  • 1 TBSP Dijon Mustard
  • 1 TBSP Almond Flour
  • 1 tsp Garlic Granules
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
Directions
  1. For Ketchup:
  2. Make sure the pits are removed from the dates, chop or leave whole.
  3. Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan bring to a low boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Pour the contents, CAREFULLY, into a blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Return the saucepan and simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.
  6. For Hamburgers:
  7. Place the beef in a large bowl.
  8. Add the Dijon Mustard.
  9. In a separate small bowl, add the remaining spices, mix and then add to the beef.
  10. Mix well and shape into 4 patties, about 3 inches in diameter and about an inch thick.
  11. Grill or pan fry.
Notes
FOR KETCHUP:
VEGAN OPTION: Use water or vegetable broth
FODMAPs: Omit dates and onion powder, replace the garlic with 2 tsp of garlic infused oil in the ketchup. Simmer the ketchup for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Recipe by NourishingWhole at https://nourishingwhole.com/2016/11/18/perfect-hamburgers-and-ketchup-whole-30/