Rachels Savory Burgers Recipes

HOW 'BOUT THEM APPLES? RACH'S TURKEY BURGER HITS A SAVORY SWEET SPOT

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
• Add a pat of butter to oil and when it foams, add the onions, season with salt, and cook to caramel in color, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally
• Add a bit of water if they begin to brown
• Stir in light brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, let them dissolve and absorb, then remove from heat
• Core one apple and thinly slice or use a mandoline
• Heat a saute pan or skillet over medium heat with a couple pats of butter, and when butter foams, add the sliced apples and cook about 2 minutes on each side
• Season apples with a little nutmeg, a few grates, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, then remove from heat and reserve
• Peel and quarter, then core and grate remaining apple, and add about 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• For burgers, in a bowl, combine turkey with Worcestershire, salt, black pepper, white pepper, grated apple, granulated onion, sage and Dijon mustard
• Form 4 large thin patties, thinner at center for even cooking
• Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat
• Add oil, 1 turn of the pan, and cook patties 10 minutes, turning occasionally
• Top with sliced apples and cheddar and/or blue cheeses, then lightly cover pan with foil or lid and melt cheese
• Build burgers: bun bottom, pickles, lettuce, cheeseburgers, apples, onions, bun top

TUNA BURGERS WITH GINGER AND SOY

Steps:

• Preheat a nonstick griddle or a grill pan to high heat.
• Cube tuna into bite size pieces and place in a food processor. Pulse the processor to coarse-grind the tuna; it should take on the consistency of ground beef or turkey. Transfer tuna to a bowl. Combine ground tuna with garlic, ginger, dark soy sauce, scallions, red bell pepper, sesame oil, seasoning blend and black pepper. Form 4 large patties, 1 1/2 inches thick. Drizzle patties on both sides with light-in-color oil, such as canola, safflower or peanut oil.
• Cook tuna burgers 3 minutes on each side for rare, up to 6 minutes each side for well done. Preheat broiler.
• In a medium nonstick skillet over high heat, saute fresh shiitakes for 2 or 3 minutes in 1 tablespoon light oil -- 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper.
• Open up the rolls and lightly toast them under the broiler. Spread mango chutney on the bottom of each bun. Top with tuna burger, shiitakes, red leaf lettuce. Spread wasabi mustard or sweet hot mustard on bun tops and set them in place. Serve with exotic chips and pickled ginger, if desired.

SIMPLE SAVORY TURKEY BURGERS WITH ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey, grill seasoning, mustard and poultry seasoning.
• Form 4 patties. Using your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each to prevent bulging while cooking. Let the patties sit so the flavors blend while you make the relish.
• In a small bowl, combine zucchini, bell pepper, onion, hot sauce, lime juice, tomatoes and salt to taste. Set aside.
• Spray your large skillet with cooking spray (or use one turn of olive oil) and place it over med-high heat. Add the patties and cook until the juices run clear, which is about 5 minutes on each side. During the last minute of cooking, top each burger with a cheese slice so that it melts.
• Toast and butter the English Muffins. Set a lettuce leaf and burger on each muffin bottom and top with a spoonful of zucchini relish and the muffin top. Enjoy!

RACHEL'S SAVORY BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. mix all ingredients together, using your hands. shape into patties. fry in a frying pan over medium. cook until done according to your tastes. ( I like mine well done) serve on buns. top with cheese if desired.