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Ostrich Burgers

Name: Ostrich Burgers
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 pound ground ostrich; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; salt, to taste; 4 buns

January 3, 2013

Gina Rodriguez

Ostrich Burgers

We find that in today's society of ever increasing information on nutrition and health, our customers are interested in alternative sources of protein that have a low fat content and the all-important lower calorie count, while not comprising flavor. The ostrich burger at Sassafras is a perfect alternative to the traditional sirloin burger.

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Servings

533

Calories Per Serving

Ingredients

2 Pounds ground ostrich
2 eggs
1 Teaspoon granulated garlic
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
1 Teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Salt, to taste
4 buns

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees if not using an outdoor grill.

In a large bowl, combine the ostrich, eggs, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, and pepper. Season with salt, to taste, and fold together by hand; it is important not to overmix or use a lot of force as this will cause the burger to toughen up later. Portion into 4 patties and let rest in the refrigerator.

Preheat a grill or cast-iron pan on medium-high heat. Add the patties and sear for 3 minutes, then flip and reduce the heat to medium. If using a grill, lower the cover and continue cooking until the desired level of doneness is reached (medium or lower is recommended). If using a cast-iron pan, place in the oven to finish.

Remove from the heat to rest for a few minutes before serving; while resting, cover with aluminum foil for good results. Serve on buns with condiments and toppings of your choice.

Nutritional Facts

Servings4

Calories Per Serving533

Total Fat23g36%

Sugar4gN/A

Saturated6g30%

Cholesterol241mg80%

Protein53g100%

Carbs24g8%

Vitamin A43µg5%

Vitamin B1211µg100%

Vitamin B61mg58%

Vitamin C4mg7%

Vitamin D0.4µg0.1%

Vitamin E0.8mg4.2%

Vitamin K34µg42%

Calcium116mg12%

Fiber1g5%

Folate (food)41µgN/A

Folate equivalent (total)102µg25%

Folic acid36µgN/A

Iron9mg51%

Magnesium62mg15%

Monounsaturated7gN/A

Niacin (B3)12mg60%

Phosphorus549mg78%

Polyunsaturated3gN/A

Potassium840mg24%

Riboflavin (B2)0.8mg47.6%

Sodium703mg29%

Thiamin (B1)0.7mg46.8%

Zinc9mg58%