Gluten-Free Classic Hamburger(photo courtesy of avlxyz)
Summer is upon us and that usually means lots of barbecues and fun social gatherings involving food. Being on a gluten-free diet doesn't mean you have to give up your favorite All-American foods. The following recipe is for All-American gluten-free hamburgers. The recipe is easy and the results are delicious. Try it for yourself!

Gluten-Free Classic All  American Hamburgers (makes 4 1/4 lb. Patties)

Ingredients:
  • 4 gluten-free hamburger buns
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef or ground chuck (use grass-fed beef if available)
  • 2 tbsp. gluten-free Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tbsp. potato starch
  • 3/4 tsp. salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp. black pepper (or to taste)
Toppings:
  • Leaf lettuce
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced red onion
  • Pickles
  • Cheddar cheese (or cheese substitute)
  • Gluten-free Ketchup
  • Gluten-free Mustard
  • Gluten-Free Mayonnaise
*Before you begin, you can also substitute beef with gluten-free ground turkey.
Combine all hamburger ingredients in a mixing bowl, you can use your hands but make sure they are clean. Cover and let sit in refrigerator at least 30 minutes and up to four hours. When ready to cook, divide the meat into four equal parts and form into 1/2 inch thick patties. Grill over high heat (450°-500°), about 3-4 minutes on each side, rotating 45° halfway through. Place the cheese slices on the burgers when they have about 30 seconds left on the grill.
Pull the burgers off the grill and let sit for about a minute. Build your hamburger with your favorite condiments and toppings and enjoy! For a complete meal, serve with a side salad, and gluten-free french fries.

Gluten-free buns are everywhere, and there are some really good options available. Buying gluten-free buns is as easy as getting online and placing an order.


Happy Eating!

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