Wild Rice Burgers

So Denten has a lady. A lady that cooks for him. And it's not me. There's a woman who is the mother of one of his co-workers who makes and sells lunch at the firm once a week. Dent usually participates in this lunch event, first to support her and second, because it's good food! Every so often he'll forward me recipe and say, "I had this for lunch today, and it was good. we should add it to the menu." So we do. We've gotten a few winners from this lovely lady... a great pot roast and a chicken stew that has become a regular around here. These burgers are super simple, but they really are good, and I'm not a burger person. Seeing how grilling season has arrived (be patient, you in cold country, it's coming), it's nice to have some variety that's quick and easy. Because I have a ton of pureed veggies in my freezer, I mixed in 1/2 cup of pureed sweet potato into the mixture. Our burgers were a little orange, but no one could tell as far as the taste goes! I'm sorry I don't have a picture (I'm eating the last one as I write this), but they look like your basic burger!

Wild Rice Burgers

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup cooked wild rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 hamburger buns

Prepare grill. In large bowl, combine all ingredients (except buns) until well blended. Shape into 6 hamburger patties. Using direct heat cooking method, arrange patties on grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-hot coals. Grill, covered, to desired doneness (4 to 6 minutes per side). Serve immediately on toasted buns.

ENJOY!

As a side note, it has become apparent that Denten, perhaps like most men, appreciates a good cook. Our friend Taisey (both blog and recipe site are listed on my side bar) is fabulous in the kitchen. Denten and I have decided that if it were possible for him to pick his multiple wives in the hereafter, we'd both pick Taisey, simply because we would be guaranteed to eat very well every day! Taisey is also very generous with her culinary creations and whenever food shows up around here, Denten will ask where it came from secretly hoping that Taisey brought it. If so, it is, without fail, devoured immediately. Don't get me wrong, I'm good for lots of things around here, but she's the winner when it comes to his tastebuds!