Try this delicious turkey burger recipe from celebrity chef Anne Burrell this Memorial Day weekend and beyond.
“This recipe was created purely out of necessity while I was visiting my sister,” the chef, Food Network personality and former instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education told Fox News Digital this week.
“I got off the plane, dropped my bags off at her house, and she said, ‘I’m having turkey burgers for dinner…can you make them?'” she said.
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“I went into her pantry and pulled out some ingredients. I saw that she had a can of sweet chestnuts there, so I decided to add a little crunch to dinner. I added soy sauce, sautéed onions, ginger, garlic and coriander, and lo and behold, the best turkey burgers were born,” Burrell continued.
“Add some soy sauce, sautéed onions, ginger, garlic and coriander, and voila! You have the best turkey burger ever,” celebrity chef Anne Burrell told Fox News Digital. (Anne Burrell/iStock)
Try this delightful recipe for a special weeknight meal or for any occasion with family and friends this summer.
Anne Burrell’s “Killer Turkey Burger”
Serves 4
Preparation time: 50 minutes (actual preparation time: 45 minutes)
material
Extra virgin olive oil for frying pan
1 onion, diced into 1/4 inch cubes
Kosher salt
2 cloves of garlic (crushed and finely chopped)
Celebrity chef Anne Burrell uses two smashed and finely chopped garlic cloves in her “Killer Turkey Burger” recipe. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
1.5 pounds ground turkey
1 8 oz can chestnuts, roughly chopped (do not chop too finely) wonderful texture
¼ cup soy sauce (more if needed)
1/2 bunch fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
1 inch of peeled and grated ginger
2 tablespoons sambal oelek or asian chili paste (optional but recommended)
topping
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sambal oelek
4 hamburger buns (I like seeded ones!)
4 slices American or Cheddar cheese (American cheese melts easier)
Anne Burrell’s Killer Turkey Burger recipe calls for four slices of American or Cheddar cheese. “American cheese melts easier,” she says. (iStock)
4 beefsteak tomatoes
4 red onions
4 butter lettuce leaves
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Instructions
1. For the turkey burgers: Add the olive oil to a large sauté pan and add the onion. Season with salt and place the pan over medium heat. Sauté until the onion is soft and fragrant, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let it cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine turkey, celandine, soy sauce, coriander, ginger, sambal (if using), and sautéed onions and garlic. (Note: the skillet with the onions will be used later to cook the burgers.)
Mix with your hands until everything is well combined.
Add ¼ to ½ cup water to the mixture – this will make the burgers really moist.
Mix by squeezing with your hands until everything is well combined.
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3. To make sure your turkey is really good, make a few test patties, cook them, and eat them. If the seasoning isn’t quite right, add a bit more soy sauce or a sprinkle of salt.
Once you’re sure your burger mix is perfectly seasoned, form it into 4 even patties.
“Cook the burgers for 5 to 6 minutes on each side,” Burrell says. “The burgers should be golden brown when they’re done.” (iStock)
4. Wipe the sauté pan you used for the onions with paper towels, coat with fresh olive oil and place over medium-high heat. Add the burgers but be careful not to overcrowd the pan. If you need to cook a lot at once, don’t overdo it.
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Cook the burgers for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. When done, the burgers should be browned and cooked through.
(If working in batches, keep first batch warm in oven at 200 degrees F while cooking second batch).
Celebrity chef Anne Burrell of New York City shared her delicious “Killer Turkey Burger” with Fox News Digital just in time for the holiday weekend and summer. The recipe shown here serves four. (Michael LoCcisano/Getty Images)
5. Topping: Mix mayonnaise and sambal oelek in a small bowl.
Toast the burger buns and place the burgers on top.
Add cheese, tomato, red onion, lettuce and spicy mayonnaise, if desired.
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One online commenter wrote about the burger, “This is truly a tasty burger that brings a new twist to a classic burger. I made it exactly as the recipe says. The sweet chess berries really add a great crunch and the overall flavor of the burger is amazing.”
The “Killer Turkey Burger” recipe is by Anne Burrell, and I’ve used it with a special twist.
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