Ingredients
¼ cup (60 mL) quick-cooking rolled oats
3 tbsp (45 mL) hemp hearts (optional)
1 pouch (90 mL) prune baby food or unsweetened applesauce
5 pitted prunes, finely chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) grated gingerroot
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
¼ tsp (1 mL) ground cloves
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 lb (500 g) Ground Beef
Instructions
1. Combine oats, hemp hearts (if using), baby food, chopped prunes, gingerroot, garlic, cinnamon, cloves and cayenne in a bowl. Gently mix in ground beef with a fork (careful not to over-mix).
2. Gently form into 12 small patties, each about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick. Press a dimple into the centre of each patty. Alternatively, for kofta shapes, shape into twelve ovals (about 3 to 4 inches/8 to 10 cm long).
3. Grill patties and/or kofta shapes in a closed preheated barbecue over medium-high heat (400°F/200°C) for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice or more, until digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C). To serve for Baby/Toddler, see modified textures (below).
Notes
Tip: If you don’t have a barbecue, roast in the oven instead: Place patties or kofta shapes onto a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake in preheated 375°F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty or kofta reads 160°F (71°C).
