Burger "Soup" for the soul...

Dear Zawadi

We might not have officially met,
but I've shared my food, drink and oxygen with you, from the moment
you arrived.
My warm hands stroke my bulging stomach as i reach out to you
my baby. You cannot see me, but I know you can feel me and there
is an unbreakable bond that exists between us, even before you get here.
My minerals are your minerals, my Mac and Cheese is your Mac and Cheese,
My fillet Mignon is your protein :).

I am serving 2 guests at one table....
My cord carries life into you who is dependent on me for your every need,
your every requirement. Your fulfilment lies within my realm.
No man can create a machine as multifaceted as a mother. What else can
feed, clothe, touch, provide intimacy and affection and training?

God has seen to it that all your needs will be met, without you ever leaving the safety of my womb.... This is a place of provision, a place of excellence.
May you savor every taste, every sound, every smile and my every touch.

I love you always.


YUMMY MUMMY BURGERS

Ingredients

2-4 lbs of lean beef.
1 red onion
1 bell pepper (green, red or orange)
salt
pepper to taste
soy sauce
cilantro
Olive Oil
Meat thermometer
Wheat or white (flour) hamburger buns

* See meat temperature chart below for correct
cooking.

BURGER TOPPINGS

- French fries
- Cranberry rainbow salad (see recipe in prior blog post)
- fresh diced tomatoes- sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
- Fresh lettuce

CONDIMENTS

- Mayonnaise
- Miracle Whip
- Mustard
- Honey mustard
- Chilli sauce or hot sauce
- Ketchup




Preparation- 15 minutes
Use all purpose blade in food processor to grind beef
add onion, cilantro and pepper and grind slightly using pulse
to thorougly grind and blend the ingredients.

Empty the contents of the food processor into a clean bowl
sprinkle salt and pepper onto mixture and knead gently with
bare hands.
Add soy sauce to taste, keeping in mind that salt has already
been used (avoid over salting due to high sodium content of
soy sauce)

Make round patties about 1 inch thick, making sure the
center of the patties is thicker than the outer side.
(patties shrink during grilling/cooking and a thicker
center ensures the burgers do not dry out)

Cooking - 15 to 20 minutes
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees

Place on an outdoor grill for 2-10 minutes per
side depending on cooking preference.

For stove top burgers, sear the patties for 2 minutes each
on high heat with a little olive oil.

Place in pre heated oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes
(may vary based on cooking preference.)

Place burger onto one half of the bun, and layer toppings
on as desired. Serve burger open faced with french fries
or other healthy options such as baked potato.




MEAT TEMPERATURE CHART
Cooking Preferences:
Rare
Medium-rare
Medium
Medium-well
Well done

Temperature:

Rare 120° - 125°
Medium- rare 130° - 135°
Medium 140° - 145°
Medium-well 150° - 155°
Well done 160° and above


* Ground beef or turkey from the grocery store can be used in place of home made
ground beef.
* Substitute soy sauce for teriyaki sauce or other marinade available in your
fridge or pantry.
* Remember not to over power the taste of the beef with your choice of marinade.