Quinoa and Beef Patties

• 1 Medium Onion, Diced
• 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1/2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
• 1 cup Quinoa, Cooked According To Package Instructions
• 1/2 cups Grated Pecorino Romano Or Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Egg
• 1/4 cups Italian Parlsey, Chopped
• Kosher Salt
• 1/4 teaspoons Pepper

1. In a non-stick skillet saute the onions in the olive oil on medium low heat, until softened and translucent.
2. This may take 15-20 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and saute until softened, about 3-4 more minutes.
4. Remove the pan from heat and allow to cool.
5. Once the onion mixture has cooled, combine all the ingredients together: onion mixture, beef, quinoa, cheese, egg, parsley, pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt and gently incorporate.
6. Be careful not to over mix.
7. To test the flavor, cook a tiny piece in a skillet and taste.
8. Adjust seasonings to your liking.
9. Wipe out the nonstick skillet with a paper towel and heat to medium heat.
10. Take 1 tablespoon of meat and flatten it to 1/2-inch-thick patties.
11. Cook the patties over medium to medium low heat until they are a deep golden brown on each side; this will take about 2-3 minutes per side.
12. Remove from the pan and sprinkle with kosher salt while hot.
13. Continue cooking the rest of the patties and serve with pasta and a tomato sauce if desired.

onion, olive oil, garlic, ground beef, quinoa, parmesan cheese, egg, italian parlsey, kosher salt, pepper

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/quinoa-and-beef-patties/ (may not work)