5 Star Turkey Burger

Not Your Average Turkey Burger

I Sought out to make a burger that you would find in a (somewhat) classy restaurant, however,  i swapped regular ground beef for some super lean turkey meat. Most people chose to use a mix of fattier dark meat and lean meat, stating that the dark meat gives the burger a better flavor because of the fat content. I chose to strictly use 97% Lean meat and prove that a tasty burger can be created using lean meat.This behemoth of a burger is loaded with portabellas, green peppers, vidalia onions and a little kick of Siracha Sauce. To top it off i added a slice of provolone cheese, UglyRipe Heirloom Tomato and a couple slices of avocado! Forget the normal hamburger bun, this 5 star burger deserves a hard roll that can handle all of its delectable toppings - go with a toasted french baguette or a ciabatta bun brushed with olive oil and garlic.

The Burger

• Two Pounds of 97% Lean Turkey Meat
• 1/2 Cup of Seasoned Breadcrumbs
• 2 Large Eggs
• 1 Tsp Honey Mustard
• 1/2 Tsp Parsley Flakes
• 1/2 Paprika
• 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 Tsp Siracha Sauce
• Pinch Of Salt & Pepper
• 1 8oz Pkg of Baby Portabella Mushrooms
• 1 Green or Red Bell Pepper
• 1 Medium Vidalia Onion

Everything Else

• 12 French Baguette or Ciabatta Style Burger Sized Rolls
• 2-3 Large UglyRipe Heirloom Tomatoes
• 1 Large Hass Avocado
• 12 Slices of Provolone Cheese
• 4 Tsp Olive Oil
• 1 Tsp Garlic Salt

The How-To

1. Finely Dice Mushrooms, Pepper and onion and Suatee with salt and pepper
2. Combine Turkey, Honey Mustard, Egg and Bread Crumbs
3. Add the rest of the dry ingredients and Siracha Sauce and mix very well
4. Once Pepper, Onion and Mushrooms are golden-brown, add them as well including all residual juices and oils in pan to the burger mixture
5. You can either refrigerate them for an hour so the patties can be formed easier or just make them now, i find it easier when the meat is a little more firm from being cold.
6. Form 12 medium sized patties and refrigerate until ready to cook
7. Throw the Burgers on the Grill set to Medium heat and Cook between 5-7 Minutes per side
8. While burgers are cooking, slice rolls and brush with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic salt and either grill or toast in oven until gold and crispy
9. Cut UglyRipe Tomatoes into 1/4" Slices and Avocado into thin slices
10. Remove Burgers from grill
11. Put burger on Bun and top provolone cheese, tomato and avocado and serve!!

Beer Pairings - This Meal is best washed down with a Brooklyn Summer Ale. This Ale is a light tasting, yet refreshing brew that is perfect for those hot summer nights and BBQs.