BLT Turkey Burger

By Chef Laurent Tourondel
Servings
12

Ingredients

4 lbs GROUND TURKEY

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tbsp garlic powder

2 tsp fennel seed, ground

2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/3 c roasted red pepper, puréed

1/4 c parsley, freshly chopped

1 tbsp kosher salt

12 sesame seed buns, split

12 Pieces crisp iceberg lettuce

3 vine ripe tomatoes, cut into 12 thin slices

1 Medium red onion, cut into 12 very thin slices

Directions


Turkey Burger



Gently combine ingredients. Shape into 12 round patties, approximately ¾ inch thick.


Cover and hold for service in refrigerator.




Service



Per order: Heat large skillet or griddle to medium-high heat. Cook burgers about 7 minutes per side until cooked though and internal temperature registers 165 degrees F.


Toast buns on the griddle, cut side down, just until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.


Build burgers with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, ketchup, mustard and mayo and cover with the top bun.