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Kangaroo Burger with Eggplant Bun

Today, as part of the 10-Day Healthy or Exotic Meat Challenge, I’m trying a very different red meat. This is my first experience trying kangaroo, and it didn’t disappoint.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground kangaroo meat
  • 2 egg whites
  • Burger seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, red pepper flakes)
  • 1 large eggplant
  • Cooking spray
  • Small cabbage leaf
  • Tomato slices
  • Balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Prepare the Meat

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground kangaroo meat and egg whites. Mix well using your hands.
  2. Add your preferred burger seasonings. Mix again.

Form the Patties

  1. Take 1/3 of the meat mixture and shape it into patties. Set aside the rest for another recipe.
  2. Lightly spray a pan or grill with cooking spray.
  3. Cook the patties for 4–5 minutes on each side, aiming for medium rare.

Make the Eggplant Buns

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut ½ inch thick rounds from the wide end of the eggplant.
  3. Place the slices in a baking dish and lightly spray both sides with cooking spray.
  4. Season with garlic and onion powder.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes, flip the slices, and bake for another 10 minutes until caramelized.

Assemble the Burger

  1. Place one eggplant round on a plate.
  2. Add the kangaroo patty on top.
  3. Top with a cabbage leaf and tomato slices.
  4. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
  5. Place the second eggplant round on top.

Notes

This is a knife and fork dish, for sure. Enjoy!

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