Monday, November 23, 2009

Grilled Turkey Burgers & Baked Onion Rings

If there is one meal that I have a difficult time turning down it has to be the great american burger. Living in New York I've managed to make it a job seeking out what many Manhattanites consider to be the best. I've tasted them all from the $5 Bistro Burger (w/bacon of course) to the $32 DB Burger (but I've yet to taste the $120 DB Royale!) I've been to J.G's, Bar 6, Shakeshack, Five Guys, Old Town, Pop, & most recently Minetta Tavern. I must say the black label burger is out of this world!

So in honor of my favorite burgers here's my own version of the American classic!

Grilled Turkey Burgers w/healthy onion rings!

1 pound of 93% fat Turkey Meat
2 Tablespoons of Dijon Mustard
Worchester Sauce
2 Tablespoons of canola oil
2 Tablespoons of Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
Salt & Pepper, Paprika, Garlic & Onion Powder
Red Pepper Flakes

Mix all ingredients together with your hands and refrigerate.

Should make about 4 good size patties.

Grill at medium to high heat in a heavy cast iron pan. I prefer Lodge. Make sure to only flip once.

Top w/ any of your favorite cheese, sauteed onions & banana peppers and serve on a toasted english muffin.




Healthy Style Onion Rings

1 large white onion sliced into rings
Tablespoon of olive oil
salt & pepper (pinch of cayenne if you like it spicy)

Mix together with your hands and spread out on a baking pan.

Preheat oven to 400F degrees and bake for 40-45 minutes or until onions are crispy. Turn onions once during cooking process to avoid sticking to pan.

Serve all together and enjoy!


Sauteed Brussel Sprouts (Optional)


1 package of Brussel Sprouts washed and halved
1 shallot rough chop
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
Lemon Zest


Saute all ingredients in a pan until brussel sprouts are slightly tender
finish off with a teaspoon of lemon zest and mix.


Serve immediately.

3 comments:

  1. I love your healthy twist on this typically "not so healthy" meal! I especially love the sound of Baked Onion Rings!

    I cannot get over the $120 Burger! That is insane! The kind of thing that is so crazy, you kinda need to try it!

    Good post!

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  2. Thanks Jennie! Let me know how the recipe comes out. Can you tell me how you came across this post? I just started blogging so interested in how you found me.

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  3. I found you through the Closet Cooking blog.
    Keep up the great work!

    P.S. I love the name of your blog! :)

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