Sicilian Burgers Recipes

SICILIAN BURGERS

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in the ketchup, relish, salt, basil and pepper. Stir in cheese. , Spread meat mixture onto buns. Wrap sandwiches individually in foil and place in a baking pan. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

RACHAEL'S SICILIAN SUNDAY BRACIOLE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons EVOO over medium heat
• Add 1 onion, finely chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, then soften 2-3 minutes
• Add paste, oregano and half the red chili flakes, stir 1 minute, then add 1 cup wine and evaporate to ¼ cup
• Add stock, passata, and tomatoes, then add a few leaves of torn basil, reserving some for garnish, and reduce heat to simmer; add cheese rind
• Preheat oven to 300˚F
• In a small skillet over medium heat, in 1 tablespoon EVOO soften remaining onions and garlic to tender and season with salt and pepper
• Cool, then combine with nuts, lemon zest, chopped greens, and remaining chili flakes
• Season pounded out meat with salt and pepper
• Arrange a slice of Prosciutto on each slice of beef
• Top with cooked onions and greens mixture, breadcrumbs, Parm and provolone, leaving a border of about an inch
• Tuck in sides of beef and roll lengthwise tightly
• Secure rolls with kitchen string
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet with remaining EVOO, then brown beef evenly all over
• Add remaining 1 cup wine and evaporate
• Place the beef into the Dutch oven with the sauce, scraping in bits from the bottom of skillet
• Bring to simmer, cover and place in oven
• Cook 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes; uncover pot for the last hour of cooking
• Sicilian Puttanesca with Almond

TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix together: To a mixing bowl add turkey, garlic powder, onion powder, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, egg and breadcrumbs. Using a fork, mix together-try not to mix it too much.
• Shape into 4 patties about ½ inch thick- they will be really moist.
• Use your thumb to make a depression in the center of each patty. If grilling, place the patties on a parchment lined plate and freeze for 20 minutes.

SICILIAN BURGER

Steps:

• Heat grill.
• In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt and pepper. Mix. Shape into 8 thin patties, 4 inches in diameter.
• In another bowl, combine onion, olives, chilies, basil and salad dressing. Mix well.
• Place 1/4 of mixture on top of each of the 4 patties to within 1/4 inch of edges.
• Top with remaining patty and seal edges.
• Grill 10-12 minutes, turning once.
• Put cheese on patty and serve on rolls.

SICILIAN TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix turkey, tomato paste, currants, capers, basil, fennel seeds and salt. Form turkey mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Coat a grill rack or grill pan with cooking spray. Grill patties over medium-high heat until underside is well browned, about 7 minutes; flip and cook 5 minutes more. Top each patty with 2 tablespoons Parmesan; close lid or cover pan. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 2 minutes. Brush bottom of each roll with 1 teaspoon vinegar; top with 1 burger, tomato, if desired, and other half of roll.

HOMEMADE PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine beef, tomato paste, salt, sugar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and oregano in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate to let flavors marry, about 4 hours.
• Form beef mixture into 8 thin patties. Place 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on each of 4 patties; leave at least a 1/2-inch border, breaking up the cheese as needed. Place remaining patties on top and pinch edges to seal in the cheese.
• Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Fry burgers until browned and centers reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 6 to 7 minutes per side. Serve on buns.