Gluten Free Umami Burgers Recipe

Umami is a Japanese word that when translated means “pleasant savory taste.” It is one of the five basic tastes along with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.

A “basic taste” is similar to a primary color – it is a basic which can be combined with other basics to create an almost infinite number of more complex tastes.

In many recipes we look for the perfect balance of some or all of these basic tastes – it is what makes the difference between an OK cook and a great cook.

But sometimes, as with color, letting one really stand out adds punch and vibrancy. These burgers let the basic of umami stand out. There is a little sweetness and a little saltiness for balance but the star of the show in these burgers is umami.

I usually eat my burgers on a lettuce leaf but feel free to add a gluten free bun if you like.

This Gluten Free Umami Burgers recipe was created to be low sodium, so I used San-J Tamari Lite. If sodium is not an issue, you can use any of San-J’s exceptional tamaris instead.

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Gluten Free Umami Burgers Recipe

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time36 mins

Total Time1 hr 1 min

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 285kcal

Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 4 cups thinly sliced onions
• ▢ 1 pound lean ground beef
• ▢ 1½ teaspoons San-J Tamari Lite
• ▢ 2 garlic cloves finely grated
• ▢ 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ ½ teaspoon sugar
• ▢ 4 lettuce leaves

Instructions

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  Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat until the butter is melted. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and caramelized, about 30 minutes.
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  In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Tamari Lite, garlic, pepper, and sugar. Mix to combine and let sit 15 minutes. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties. Cook in a skillet or on a grill 3 minutes per side for medium. Serve on a lettuce leaf topped with a quarter of the onions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Gluten Free Umami Burgers Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Cholesterol 77mg26%

Sodium 150mg6%

Potassium 672mg19%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 26g52%

Vitamin A 1865IU37%

Vitamin C 16.7mg20%

Calcium 58mg6%

Iron 3.4mg19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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