1 1/2 –2 pounds ground round
sea salt, to taste
ground pepper, to taste
4 whole grain hamburger buns
extra virgin olive oil
Prepare the grill. Divide and gently shape the meat into 4 patties. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Grill meat to desired doneness; about 4–6 minutes per side over a medium-hot fire. Be careful not to overcook, which will dry it out. If you're a cheeseburger fan, add the cheese as soon as you flip to the second side. Brush buns with olive oil and grill just until lightly toasted. Dress burgers with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

The side dish
Tangy BBQ Baked Beans
Dairy-Free, Vegetarian

You control the flavor and spice in these simple baked beans by choosing your favorite bottled barbecue sauce. Canned pinto beans (navy or great northern work well too) make these a breeze to prepare. For an extra kick, toss some sliced jalapeno peppers or red pepper flakes into the sauce while cooking.

Serves 4
1/2 cup ketchup
3/4 cup tangy barbecue sauce
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon mustard
3 cups canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed sea salt, to taste Preheat oven to 325°F.

Mix the ketchup, barbecue sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, honey and mustard together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the beans and salt to taste. Transfer to a casserole dish and bake uncovered for 1 hour.