(Image description: Turkey burger on a slice of wheat bread topped with carmelized onions, mushrooms and shredded cheddar)
Something you should know about me is that I'm an almost no meat person in comparison to what seems to be expected of the average American. Due to gall bladder problems, I avoid beef and pork specifically and tend to avoid most red meats all together. So I do a LOT of substituting. Ground turkey saves my ass regularly.
These burgers were baked, but they can be grilled or pan fried according to your personal preferences.
I like to prep everything at the same time (which I don't always do because thinking stuff through is not my forte >.<)
You want to start by slicing your onions, as thin as you can manage. I like 1/4" inch, but its really up to you.
Cut your mushrooms in half across the button, then slice the opposite direction (or you can do what I did here, and cheat by buying already sliced mushrooms {they were on sale. Don't judge me!})
Rough mince your garlic. That way you get little garlicy flavor bombs in your patties.
Add spices and garlic. I use sage, thyme and oregano, and I use them heavily. Also salt to taste.
Salt is best applied by your roommate's 4 year old.
Some fresh ground pepper...
When you form them into patties, make them about palm sized and a bit thinner in the middle.
I bake them at 425 til the juice runs clear then pan fry for a browned outside. Stick them back in the warm oven while finishing the toppings.
In the leftover turkey juices, saute your mushrooms til they are dark and soft, about 15 minutes.
To carmelize your onions, pan fry them in 2 tablespoons olive oil, a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, and a teaspoon of brown sugar.
Layer with a good sharp cheddar and devour.
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