Turkey-Pepperoni Burgers
- 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
- 1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 large sprig rosemary or sage, leaves only, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley and/or basil
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 4 onion rolls, split
- 4 slices beefsteak tomato
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
- Put the turkey, pepperoni, rosemary, half of the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix with your hands until combined.
- Form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the patties and cook, undisturbed, until browned, 5 minutes.
- Turn and cook until golden brown on the bottom, 3 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the mayonnaise, parsley, lemon zest and juice, and the remaining garlic in a small bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Top each patty with 2 slices cheese, cover and cook until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.
- Transfer the patties to a plate.
- Toast the buns cut-side down in the skillet, then remove from the pan and spread with the herb mayonnaise.
- Season the tomato slices with salt and pepper.
- Sandwich the lettuce, burger patties and tomatoes on the buns.
- Per serving: Calories 794; Fat 53 g (Saturated 20 g); Cholesterol 161 mg; Sodium 1,694 mg; Carbohydrate 27 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 52 g
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
ground turkey, pepperoni, rosemary, clove garlic, kosher salt, mayonnaise, parsley, lemon zest, provolone cheese, onion rolls, tomato
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/turkey-pepperoni-burgers-recipe.html (may not work)