As an adult, I've always felt cheated. Burgers are cookouts, and birthday parties, and summertime, and so many lovely things that I'm too traumatized to enjoy. So, I found a work-around: The Turkey Avocado Burger.
- 2 lbs. ground turkey (85/15)
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 large garlic clove, grated
- 1/2 tsp. ground corriander seed
- 1/2 tsp. ground mustard seed
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 5 hamburger buns (something a little fancy)
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 10 (thin) slices gruyere cheese (1" x 2" slices)
- 1 head butter lettuce
- 1 large tomato
- mayonnaise (optional)
- butter (NOT optional)
- Combine all ingredients, except the butter. Mix well, but don't over-mix!*
- Make five (large) patties, and place on a hot griddle. [Each patty will be approx. 6.5 oz. and will be "loose." Eew. I know.]
- Cook for 5-10 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. (Only flip ONCE!)
- During the last minute of cooking, place 2 slices of cheese on each burger. Remove from griddle when cheese is melted.
- Butter the insides of the buns and lay them butter side down on the griddle; 20-30 seconds should do the trick.
- Spread a thin layer of mayo on top and bottom of bun so everything stays in place.
- Place patties on buns; top with avocado, lettuce, and tomato.
- Serve hot!
When Wolfgang Puck had his restaurant in Buckhead some years ago, I liked his pepperoni cheese pizza, so I'll have to try this chicken pot pie one day soon! I do not eat pork or chicken any longer, so I'll just substitute it with turkey instead. (:
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