There are specific foods that some are only eaten during specific holidays and for this very reason people hold these dishes near and dear to their hearts. For me, this dish is the marshmallow yam dish at Thanksgiving. I. LOVE. IT. But only eat it once a year and content with that.
My man has several of these favorite dishes that his mom only makes during the holidays. Him, and his siblings loooove these beef leek patties that she only makes twice a year. And in an effort to keep my man’s belly happy I attempted to upgrade her recipe by losing the flour and replacing it with coconut flour as the binder and then baking and not frying them to avoid oxidized oils. And I’m proud to say that this turned out to be a success!
While I don’t personally eat meat, my man does, and I’m happy to make it for him because that is what he likes to eat and what his body needs. So I feel an extra sense of satisfaction when he gives my recipe creations his stamp of approval. Especially those, like these, that he inevitably compares to his mom’s.
keto/paleo/gluten free/soy free/dairy free/low carb
Beef Leek Patties
These beef patties are packed with leeks which are loaded with healthy nutrients and prebiotics. These patties are the perfect texture and are baked and not fried.
keto/paleo/gluten free/soy free/dairy free/low carb
Ingredients
- leeks 2 small or 1 large stalk
- 1/4 lb ground beef organic and grass fed if possible
- 3 tbsp coconut flour
- salt and pepper
- oil (avocado preferrably)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375
Set a pot of water to boil on high heat
Clean and cut leeks into 3 in pieces
Cook leeks in boiling water until just soft, making sure not to overcook.
Drain the leeks from water and let cool.
Squeeze the leeks removing as much water as possible.
Put leeks into a food processor and run for about 30 seconds or until leeks are finely cut.
Add in remaining ingredients and pulse until just combined.
Makes patties and place on well oiled baking sheet.
Brush tops of patties with additional oil.
Cook patties at 375. Flipping after bottom of the patty begins to brown, about 15 minutes each side.
Recipe Notes
If you make this recipe, I'd love to know how it turned out! Please comment below or tag your creation in Instagram with the hashtag #sunnysidegreens
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