Chestnut Free Maple & Apple Cider Glazed Beef Burgers
These burgers bring serious flavor without a single complicated ingredient — just well-seasoned beef patties brushed with a glossy, sweet-tangy glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the pan. The glaze itself is a clever little combination of pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, turmeric, and fresh ginger, simmered down until it clings to the back of a spoon and smells absolutely incredible. Fresh garlic, thyme, and parsley go straight into the meat, so every bite is fragrant and savory even before the glaze hits. Cooking them in coconut oil over medium-high heat gives the patties that deeply browned, almost steakhouse-quality crust that makes a burger worth eating. Wrapped in crisp butter lettuce with creamy avocado and sharp red onion, the whole thing feels light and fresh without sacrificing any of the richness you want from a great burger. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so you can cook and serve with total confidence — no label-scanning required.
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4 servings
For the patties
- 1 ½ lb ground beef (80/20)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
For serving
- butter lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)
- sliced avocado, for serving (optional)
- sliced red onion, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground beef, garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, parsley, thyme, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix gently with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the meat. Divide into 4 equal portions and press each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick, making a slight indent in the center of each with your thumb to prevent puffing.
- 2
Combine the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, turmeric, and 1/4 tsp grated ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and reduces by about one-third, 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
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