Mannix Burger

A burger with a bang!

-Courtesy Dish and Dine.com

Get ready for a quarter pounder with a full pound of flavor! These burgers were developed by chef Mannix, who was born and raised in his family's pub in Melbourne, Australia where he learned to cook for a bar full of rowdy drinkers.

Ingredients:

1-1/2 lb (750g) ground turkey
4 rashers (slices) bacon, finely diced
1/2 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper
1/4 cup flour
To serve:
6 focaccia buns
avocado
2 heirloom tomatoes
6 cheddar cheese slices
mayonnaise
Spanish (purple) onions

Preparation:

Mix: ground turkey; bacon, onion, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, egg and seasonings (by hand!)

Divide into 6 balls

Roll each ball in a little flour, pat off excess and flatten into a patty shape

Chill and grill: I let the floured patties sit in the fridge for a bit (if not overnight), then I either spray them with cooking oil or brush them with olive oil (depends who's watching) and grill them on a hot grill 7-8 minutes per side, depending how thick the patty is.

Serve cooked patties and toasted buns on a platter with sliced tomatoes, avocado, lettuce and (grilled) onion rings. Have mayonnaise, ketchup, BBQ sauce and mustard on the side ... let them build it their way!