Turkey Burgers With Rosemary Aioli Recipes

ROSEMARY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Place turkey, shallot (or onion**) in a bowl with rosemary, salt, and lemon pepper and parmesan. Using a fork, mix together well. Shape into four patties - the mixture will be quite loose - press the meat into ½-inch or so, thick patties. Put the patties on a sheet of waxed paper and pop in the freezer for about 15 minutes (this makes them much easier to handle, to be a little bit frozen).
• You may also place in a zipper bag, remove the air and freeze for up to 1 month. Be sure to label what's in the bag, you think you'll remember, but, um, you won't.
• Preheat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until good and hot (about 7 minutes, yes 7). Add the oil and the turkey patties. Cook the patties about five minutes on each side. Serve on buns (lightly toast the buns if you like), with cheese (melt it if you like) and condiments of your choice.
• These burgers are amazing with caramelized onions on them. Use the recipe from my French Three Onion Soup for how to cook the onions.
• Dried rosemary may be used, but only use about 1/2 teaspoon.
• Check the salt content in your lemon pepper, or purchase a salt-free version.

ROSEMARY GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Start your grill. Layer 3 large pieces of aluminum foil, bending up the edges slightly. Oil lightly to prevent the burgers from sticking.
• In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except rosemary sprigs.
• Mixture will be quite moist, but you can add more bread crumbs if it is too moist to form into patties.
• Form into 5 burgers.
• When the coals are medium hot, place the the foil "tray" on the grill and arrange the burgers on top.
• Place the sprigs of rosemary around the burgers.
• Grill, covered, for about 40 minutes, flipping burgers once half way through.
• Serve on buns with all your favorite toppings!

TURKEY BURGERS WITH ROSEMARY "AIOLI"

Steps:

• 1. For "Aioli": In a small bowl combine mayo, rosemary, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the meal.
• 2. For burgers: In a medium bowl, combine turkey, onion, garlic, rosemary, Worcestershire, pepper, and salt.
• 3. Form into 4 patties.
• 4. Grill over medium-hot coals for about 5 minutes per side. For indoor cooking, preheat a griddle to medium heat and cook about 5 minutes per side.
• 5. Place a slice of cheese on each patty 3-5 minutes before it's done.
• 6. Butter the cut side of each bun.
• 7. Grill until golden about 1-2 minutes, same goes for the indoor preparation.
• 8. Allow burgers to rest a few minutes before serving. Assemble topping with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and "Aioli." Enjoy!