Italian Sausage Turkey Burgers And Fennel Slaw Food

ITALIAN SAUSAGE TURKEY BURGERS AND FENNEL SLAW

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet over medium heat warm about 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil. When hot add in chopped onions and cook until wilted. Stir in minced garlic, basil and oregano. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the ground turkey, sausage and cooled onion mixture. Add fennel fronds and chili sauce to meat. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix only to combine and shape into 4 patties. Allow to rest at room temperature while preparing slaw.
• In a medium bowl toss together together the fennel, cabbage and green onions. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and sugar. Pour over salad ingredients tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Preheat a heavy skillet or flat griddle over medium high heat. Drizzle the burgers with olive oil and place oiled side down on preheated pan. Cook turning once until cooked through, approximately 5 minutes per side for 3/4 inch patties. When turning drizzle top with olive oil before turning.
• When burgers are cooked through turn off heat, top with a slice of cheese. Tent with foil and let stand for 2 minutes. Place burgers on individual serving plates with the slaw, garnish with fennel fronds and enjoy.

ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix the mayonnaise with the garlic in a small bowl and set aside. Using your hands, mix together the turkey and turkey sausage in a large bowl until just combined. Form this mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties.
• Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and pancetta slices and cook the pancetta on both sides until crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and reserve.
• Place the same skillet over medium-high heat and add the burgers. Cook, turning once, until cooked all the way through, about 5 minutes per side. Top with the fontina and cook until just melted.
• To serve, place the burgers on the focaccia bottoms. Top with tomato slices, pancetta and arugula. Spread the focaccia tops with garlic mayonnaise, set on top of the burgers and serve.

TURKEY FENNEL SAUSAGE PATTIES

Steps:

• In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil until hot but not smoking. Cook the shallot, stirring occasionally, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
• In a medium bowl, combine the turkey, fennel and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix well. Using moist hands, form the turkey into 2-inch patties, making 12 total.
• In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil until hot but not smoking. Working in 2 batches, cook 6 patties until golden brown, turning once, 6 to 8 minutes total. Repeat with the remaining patties. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN MEATBALL BURGER

Steps:

• Prepare grill.
• Remove casings from sausage. Combine sausage, oregano, basil, salt, fennel seeds, and ground sirloin. Divide beef mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2 inch patty.
• Place patties on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes. Turn patties over; grill 2 minutes. Divide fresh mozzarella cheese evenly over patties, and grill an additional 5 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165 degrees. Remove from grill; let stand 5 minutes.
• Place rolls, cut side down on grill rack; grill 1 minute or until toasted. Place 1 patty on bottom half, top with 2 tablespoons of sauce, and top with other half of roll.
• Raw burgers freeze well.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Mix sausage, beef, 3/4 cup cheese and egg; shape into 6 (1/2-inch thick) patties.
• Grill 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (160ºF), toasting cut sides of buns on the grill for the last minute. Meanwhile, combine remaining cheese, basil and dressing.
• Fill buns with lettuce, tomatoes, burgers and cheese mixture.

ASIAN TURKEY BURGER WITH APPLE SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix green onions, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook burgers until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-9 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, for slaw, in a large bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Add apples and green onions; toss to coat., To assemble, spread bun bottoms with hoisin sauce. Top with burgers and slaw; replace tops. Freeze option: Place patties on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 165°.

ITALIAN FENNEL SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine salt, fennel seed and red-pepper flakes. Add pork to the spice mixture along with the garlic, and wine. Using your hands, mix thoroughly for 1 full minute, until the pork begins to appear tacky and sticks to the palm of your hand.
• Heat a cast-iron pan over medium heat. Use a heaping tablespoon of pork mixture to make a small, thin sausage patty. Add a teaspoon or so of olive oil, and cook the patty for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Taste, and if needed, add salt or any other seasonings to the uncooked sausage mixture and mix to combine.
• Divide and form the remaining sausage into 8 2 1/2-inch patties, placing them on the prepared baking sheet as you go. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together. (Patties can be made ahead and covered and refrigerated or frozen at this point until ready to use.)
• To cook, wipe out cast-iron pan, and return to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When it shimmers, add patties in a single layer, leaving space between them. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until browned on the surface and just cooked through.
• Drain sausages on paper towels, and serve hot.

OPEN-FACED FENNEL TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute fennel, onion and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Add the bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into five patties. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a small bowl, combine the tomato, parsley, oil and remaining salt; set aside., Using long handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on toast with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with fennel fronds if desired.