Hello all!! Sorry I've been MIA for the last few weeks. Haven't had a chance to sit down and actually write a blog! But, to make up for it I have 3 blogs to write today!! The first one is one I have made before but it was just as good or better the second time! On the menu was Turkey Bacon Cheese Burgers with Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce with Citrus Slaw Salad and Memphis Sweet Potato Fries!!
First up are the burgers. If you've never tried turkey burgers you should definitely give them a shot. It is a different taste and texture but they are fantastic and a healthier alternative to the traditional beef burger! You start out with a couple pounds of ground turkey breast. To the turkey you add chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, lime zest and juice, scallions, salt and pepper. Mix the meat and spices together well. However, you don't wanna over mix the meat it will get too soggy! Once it's mixed score the meat into 4 sections. This way, you get pretty even amount of meat. Out of each section make two patties. The original recipe is for double cheese burgers. The first time i made this meal we did it that way but since we had extra people this time, I decided to just make 8 patties and let everyone have a single burger with a couple patties left over. Rachael Tip: Make the burgers thinner in the middle. When you cook the burgers they will plump it. Making them thinner in the middle will give you a more even burger when they are done. Anyway, after the burgers are pattied out, heat some EVOO in a skillet. Once it ripples and wafts smoke, add the first 4 patties to the skillet. Cook the burgers for 3 - 4 minutes on each side and then remove to a plate and cover with foil. Cook the rest of the burgers the same way. Once done, turn the skillet to and top with a slice of pepper jack cheese and a slice of bacon and cover with foil and let cook for about a minute to let cheese melt. Remove patties and add the other patties and do the same with the cheese.
While the patties cook, you heat a tablespoon of oil in a sauce pot over medium-high heat. Add in your onions and let them sweat out for a few minutes and then add the salt & pepper, Worcestershire, brown sugar, tomatoes and mustard and let it cook on low. When you are done melting the cheese over the patties, place the patties on a bun and then top with the tomato sauce. The recipe calls for English muffins to place the burgers on, I just used whole-wheat buns. You can use whatever type of bun you want!!
Now lets do the citrus slaw! This couldn't be easier. In a bowl you just combine the orange marmalade, lemon and lime juice, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Whisk in the EVOO and then toss the slaw salad mix with it and just let it hang out. Rachael Tip: This is a great slaw to use for a picnic. There is no mayo in it so you can leave it out and not worry about it needing to be kept cold. This one is great with these burgers as well. The citrus is a nice cool-down to the spicy burgers.
Lastly are the sweet potato fries. I absolutely love these! They are really simple to make. First, slice up your sweet potatoes. In a bowl combine the EVOO, cinnamon and paprika. Coat and toss the sweet potatoes in the EVOO mixture and then spread on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Bake them in the oven for 30 minutes turning them every 10 minutes. These are actually a recipe from The Neely's. But they're great and a nice compliment to this meal!!
Again, you can see why I love Rachael's recipes. This one is healthy and gives you a nice alternative to traditional burgers and slaw. Pics and recipes below. Give this one a try, you'll love it!! Happy Cooking!!!
'Turkey Bacon Double Cheese Burgers with Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce"
8 Slices turkey bacon
2½ Lbs. ground turkey breast
2 Green onions, finely chopped
A handful cilantro, leaves finely chopped
1 Tbs. chipotle chili powder
1½ Tsp. smoked sweet paprika
2 Tsp. zest and the juice of 2 limes
1 Purple onion, chopped
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbs. brown sugar
1 (15oz.) Can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, lightly drained
2 rounded Tbs. grainy mustard
8 Slices pepper jack cheese, from the deli counter
4 large sandwich size English Muffins, lightly toasted
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Heat a drizzle of EVOO in a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat and add the turkey bacon. cook until crisp, 3 minutes on each side, remove to plate.
While the bacon cooks, combine the turkey breast, green onions, cilantro, chipotle, paprika, salt and pepper, lime zest and juice. Mix the turkey breast with seasonings and form 4 sections, from each, 2 patties. Place the first 4 patties in the pan; cook 3 - 4 minutes one each side. Remove from the skillet and place onto a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
While the first batch of burgers cook heat 1 tablespoon EVOO in a sauce pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and soften 3 - 4 minutes, season with salt and pepper and then add Worcestershire, brown sugar, tomatoes, and mustard. Let sauce cook on low.
Add the second batch of burgers to the skillet and cook 3 - 4 minutes on each side. Top with a slice of cheese and 2 pieces of bacon. Tent skillet with foil and cook on low to moderate heat to melt cheese. About 1 minute
Place burgers on muffin bottoms. Top with bacon double cheese burgers, fire roasted tomato sauce and English muffin top.
"Citrus Slaw"
1 Lemon, juiced
1 Lime, juiced
2 - 3 Tsp. hot sauce
¼ - ⅓ C. EVOO
1 Lb. sack shredded slaw salad mix
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
"Memphis Sweet Potato Fries"
4 Tbs. EVOO
1 Tsp. paprika
1 Tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into ½-inch wide strips
½ Tsp. salt
2 Tbs. brown sugar
Preheat oven to 425° F.
In a large bowl, mix together EVOO, paprika and cinnamon. Toss the potato strips into mixture, to coat well, and spread onto baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and brown sugar.
Bake for 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes.
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