If you follow me on Instagram, you may remember about a month or so ago, I posted a photo of this Truffle Salt. Now, if you are not familiar, this stuff is not cheap – it can range from $22 (on Amazon) to $25 or more at Whole Foods Market or other specialty and gourmet markets.
I am not here to tell you this is a bargain or that you even need to buy it, what I am here to say is that if you want the most amazing hamburgers you have ever had, get some.
A little goes a long way and lasts for a while, so unless you are putting it on everything you make, it doesn’t work out to be all that expensive at the end of the day.
It’s worth it – these Truffle Salt Burgers are a game-changer.
When we started the Whole30 (our last day was Tuesday – we did it!, more on that later), I knew that bunless burgers would have to be on the menu. Pastured ground beef is relatively inexpensive (compared to other pastured cuts of beef) and my husband LOVES burgers.
Truthfully though, I like burgers but they aren’t my favorite meal, especially without the bun, cheese and host of other fixin’s I used to load on there.
I thought about it and decided to splurge on the Truffle Salt. I knew it would amp up what would otherwise be (to me) a somewhat boring meal.
Just the simple addition of one ingredient transformed these burgers into something that I kept craving over and over again, making my husband very happy and surprising us all.
I like to serve the burgers over Paleo Mashed Cauliflower (recipe coming soon) with some grilled or caramelized onions and some type of green vegetable.
That formula works and makes for a super satisfying weeknight dinner that takes no time!
NOTES:
- When forming the patties, I always put a thumb indent in the middle so that they stay nice and flat while cooking.
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- 1 1/4 pound grass-fed ground beef 85/15
- 3/4 teaspoon Truffle Salt
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Combine the ground beef with truffle salt.Mix until just combined, taking care not to over-work the meat.
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Form four equal patties. Place on a dish or tray and use your thumb to make a small indent in the center of each one.
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Proceed to cook on a grill or in a grill pan until desired temperature. We usually cook ours until medium or medium-well. Here is a link with some grilling tips and tricks. Serve and Enjoy!
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Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
There’s so many different salts, and now I’m convinced we need truffle salt in our life 😀
kellie@foodtoglow says
Tomorrow’s scrambled eggs will now be sprinkled with truffle salt! Thanks for the tip!
EverydayMaven says
How were they Kellie?
Mr. & Mrs. P says
These sound lovely!! Need to give these a try!!!
EverydayMaven says
You will never go back to regular hamburgers again!
Joanne says
It’s amazing how such small touches like this salt can really change a meal into something magical! I need to get my hands on some of that!
EverydayMaven says
Joanne, One of the BEST uses for Truffle Salt is on eggs – life-changer.
kellie@foodtoglow says
Oh dear lord that sounds good! I have truffle salt, truffle honey and truffle oil so I am a bit of a truffle head. Never thought to put the salt in burgers ,but of course it sounds magical. PS Air-popped popcorn drizzled with a little truffle honey and scattered with a bit of truffle salt – mmm.
EverydayMaven says
Truffle Honey? I need some of that!!!!
Alex Nardin says
Question – why the thumbprint indentation in the burgers? Starting Whole 30 TODAY!
EverydayMaven says
Hey Alex, It helps the burgers stay flat and not get a “bubble” or indent as they cook.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Truffle salt sounds like the perfect addition to grilled burgers!
EverydayMaven says
It really is Laura – you have to pick some up!
Shut Up and Cook says
I’m addicted to truffle salt…had it on my poached eggs this morning in fact. I’ve never thought about putting it into meat though…good idea!
EverydayMaven says
I LOVE truffle salt on eggs – sooooo good!
ashley - baker by nature says
Ok, you totally have me craving a burger now!
EverydayMaven says
Your comment stream just cracked me up ;p
Norma Chang says
You got me sold. Will look for truffle salt next time I visit Wholefoods.
EverydayMaven says
Yum Norma!
Hannah says
Oh, very nice, Alyssa! I have some truffle salt and rarely use it, so next time we make burgers I’m going to add some in. What a great idea! I look forward to hearing more about your Whole30 experience!
EverydayMaven says
It really transforms the burger Hannah!