INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 lb ground beef (grass-fed is best)
¾ cup finely chopped onion (about ½ a medium onion)
½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper (about ½ a small pepper)
2/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ jalapeno pepper, seeds and white inner membrane removed, finely chopped*
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp ghee or avocado oil
 
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, thoroughly combine all the ingredients until it’s well mixed.
2. Use a 1/3 cup measuring cup to portion out the meat. 
3. Fill the cup until it’s slightly rounded, then turn the meat out and shape into patties. The burgers will stay flat if you press your thumb halfway through the patty right in the center.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add 2 tablespoons ghee or avocado oil until it’s shimmering.
5. Fry the burgers for 4 minutes on one side, then flip and fry another 2-3 minutes depending on the thickness of your patties and how well you want them cooked.
6. Serve with in green cabbage or lettuce leaves and top with guacamole, fresh cilantro, fresh tomato, salsa, etc. Get creative!