This Memorial Day weekend and beyond, try a mouthwatering turkey burger recipe from celebrity chef Anne Burrell.
The chef, known for her appearances on Food Network and her role as a former instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, shared with Fox News Digital, “This recipe was created out of a need when I visited my sister.”
She recounted, “I had just landed and dropped off my luggage at her place when she announced, ‘We’re having turkey burgers for dinner … Can you whip them up?'”
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Burrell continued, “I browsed through her pantry and grabbed some ingredients. She had a can of water chestnuts, so I decided to add a crunchy twist to our dinner. I tossed in some soy sauce, sautéed onions, ginger, garlic, and cilantro — and voilà! The ultimate turkey burger was created.”
According to celebrity chef Anne Burrell, “I added some soy, sautéed onion, ginger, garlic and cilantro to the mix — and voilà! The ultimate turkey burger was born.” (Anne Burrell/iStock)
Get started with this fun recipe for a special meal this weekend or for any summer gathering with family and friends.
Anne Burrell’s ‘Ultimate Turkey Burgers’
Makes 4 servings
Prep time: 50 minutes (active prep time: 45 minutes)
Ingredients
Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating the pan
1 onion, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
Chef Anne Burrell utilizes 2 cloves of garlic in her “Ultimate Turkey Burger” recipe. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
1½ pounds ground turkey
One 8-ounce can water chestnuts, coarsely chopped (not too fine; they add great texture)
¼ cup soy sauce, plus more if needed
½ bunch of fresh cilantro, leaves finely chopped
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons sambal oelek or Asian chili paste, optional (but highly recommended)
Toppings
½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sambal oelek
4 burger buns (seeded ones are recommended!)
4 slices American or cheddar cheese (American melts better)
For her “Ultimate Turkey Burger,” Anne Burrell opts for four slices of American or cheddar cheese, stating, “American melts better.” (iStock)
4 slices beefsteak tomatoes
4 slices red onion
4 leaves butter lettuce
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Instructions
1. For the turkey burgers: Coat a large sauté pan with olive oil and add the onion. Season with salt and heat to medium. Cook the onion until it becomes soft and aromatic, about 7-8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey, water chestnuts, soy sauce, cilantro, ginger, sambal (if using), and the cooked onions and garlic. (Remember to save the onion pan for cooking the burgers later!)
“Use your hands to squish the mixture until everything is really well combined.”
Add ¼ to ½ cup of water to keep the burgers moist!
Mix thoroughly using your hands until all ingredients are well blended.
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3. Create and cook a small tester patty to ensure the turkey is flavorful. If needed, adjust the seasoning with a dash more soy sauce or salt.
Once satisfied that the burger mix is perfectly seasoned, form it into 4 equal patties.
“Cook the burgers for 5-6 minutes on each side,” stated Burrell. “The burgers should be nicely browned and cooked through by the time they are done.” (iStock)
4. Using a paper towel, wipe the sauté pan from cooking the onion clean, then add fresh olive oil and heat to medium-high. Add the burger patties without overcrowding the pan; work in batches if necessary.
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Cook the patties for 5-6 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and fully cooked.
(If cooking in batches, keep the first batch warm in a 200 degrees F oven while you cook the second batch.)
Chef Anne Burrell, originally from New York, shared her savory “Ultimate Turkey Burger” recipe with Fox News Digital to enjoy this holiday weekend and all summer long. The recipe yields four servings. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
5. For the toppings: Combine the mayonnaise and sambal oelek in a small bowl.
Toast the burger buns and assemble the burgers with desired toppings including cheese, tomato, red onion, lettuce, and spicy mayo.
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A commenter shared online, “These were a fantastic new twist on a classic! I made the recipe exactly as directed. The water chestnuts added an amazing crunch and the overall flavor was excellent.”
“Killer Turkey Burger” recipe by Anne Burrell. Used by special arrangement.
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