Rachael Ray: Anne Burrell Killer Turkey Burgers Recipe

Rachael Ray: Anne Burrell

Chef Anne Burrell joined Rachael Ray in the kitchen for a burger cook-off. Anne prepared her Killer Turkey Burgers, while Rachael shared her Daym Drops Burger. Tell me which recipe you like best by leaving a comment.

Water Chestnuts will help to give this burger a surprising crunchy texture. According to Anne, you don’t have to worry about this turkey burger coming out dry, which is a complaint you may have experienced firsthand in the past. Tell me what you think of turkey burgers in the comments.

Rachael Ray: Anne Burrell Killer Turkey Burgers Recipe Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground Turkey
• 1 8-oz can coarsely chopped Water Chestnuts
• 2 tbsp Sambal Oelek (or use Asian Chili Paste)
• 1 diced Onion
• 2 cloves smashed, fine chopped Garlic
• 1” peeled, grated Ginger
• 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
• 1/2 bunch fine chopped Cilantro
• 4 Burger Buns
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper

Garnish Ingredients

• American Cheese
• Red Onion
• Beefsteak Tomatoes
• Butter Lettuce

Anne Burrell: Rachael Ray Killer Turkey Burgers Recipe Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a saute pan on medium. Add onion with salt and cook until its aroma fills the kitchen.
2. Add garlic, cooking another minute or two. Take off heat and let cool.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine turkey with water chestnuts, sambal, ginger, soy sauce, and cilantro. Stir in the garlic and onions.
4. Add about 1/3 cup water to the mix, working it by hand until everything has combined.
5. Form the meat into four equal portions.
6. Use a paper towel to wipe out (but not completely clean) the onion pan.
7. Add olive oil to the pan and put it on medium high heat.
8. Add burgers to the pan, but don’t overcrowd it. Cook in batches if necessary.
9. Cook burgers for about 5 minutes on each side, until fully cooked.
10. Toast the buns before assembling the burgers with your choice of toppings.