Anchovy

Savory Mushroom Turkey Burger

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October  4, 2022
4.3
12 Ratings
Savory Mushroom Turkey Burger
Photo by Rocky Luten
  • Makes 4 burgers
Author Notes

We were having trouble finding a good tasting turkey burger and I eventually stumbled upon one from the New York Times which we liked but wanted to amp up a bit. I added a few ingredients and gave the burger a caramelized onion and mushroom topping. Finished off with provolone and mayo on a brioche bun, it's now one of our favorite burgers. —inpatskitchen

Test Kitchen Notes

This recipe comes from a time in the creator's life when, she writes, “we were having trouble finding a good tasting turkey burger.” We hate to celebrate struggle, but when it ends with a burger packed with panko, Worcestershire, and anchovy paste—all topped with buttery mushrooms—we have to say, thanks for taking one for the team, inpatskitchen.

This recipe was featured in "Umami Five Ways, Coming Right Up." —The Editors

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • For the mushroom topping
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus one more if needed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 of a very large onion, thinly sliced (you'll use the other half in the burger)
  • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
  • 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
  • 1 pinch salt
  • For the burger
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey (I used an 85/15 mix)
  • 1/2 very large onion
  • 1/2 cup unseasoned panko crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon salt
  • Mushroom mixture (above)
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 4 brioche burger buns (or your favorite)
  • Mayo, for spreading on the buns
Directions
  1. For the mushroom topping
  2. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they just begin to caramelize. Add the mushrooms and salt and continue to sauté until the mushrooms get nice and brown. Add the extra olive oil if everything seems a bit dry while sautéeing. Remove and set aside.
  1. For the burger
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, grate the 1/2 onion on the large holes of a box grater. Add the ground turkey, egg, panko, worcestershire, anchovy paste, salt and pepper and combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  3. Form the mix into 4 patties. In a large frying pan with a lid heat the butter and oil. Place the patties in the pan and cook on both sides until done (internal temp about 165° F).
  4. Divide the mushroom mixture over the patties, add a slice of provolone over each and cover the pan until the cheese melts.
  5. Spread some mayo on the top half of the buns. Place each burger on the bottom half and top with the mayo topped half.
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Recipe by: inpatskitchen

I think I get my love for food and cooking from my mom, who was an amazing cook. She would start baking and freezing a month before Christmas in order to host our huge open house on Christmas afternoon. I watched and I learned...to this day I try not to procrastinate when it comes to entertaining. My cooking style is pretty much all over the place, although I'm definitely partial to Greek and Italian cuisine. Oh yes, throw a little Cajun in there too!

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10 Reviews

Sarah W.
Sarah W. August 2, 2020
Really tasty recipe. We added about a third of a cup of parmesan cheese to the burger mixture along with about a 1/4 cup of chopped parsley for some flavor and color. We skipped the anchovy paste only because I had none and the taste was wonderful even so. The achovy paste probably healthier than the cheese, I admit!
 
inpatskitchen
inpatskitchen August 2, 2020
Thanks so much Sarah! Love your substitutions! I make these often and will try them with the Parm soon......
 
Joann
Joann December 30, 2018
I tried this and the flavor was excellent. However they fell apart on a bun. I felt like I needed more to bind them. Maybe a little cornstarch?
 
inpatskitchen
inpatskitchen December 30, 2018
Oh I'm sorry Joann. I know they're a little soft but that's never happened to me before. I'd try adding more panko....hope it works.
 
Joann
Joann December 31, 2018
I made it again and added just a little more panko and a tsp of
cornstarch. Perfect! This really is the most flavorful turkey burger recipe I have found!
 
inpatskitchen
inpatskitchen December 31, 2018
So happy you found the "right" mix! Thanks so much!!
 
mrslarkin
mrslarkin September 1, 2018
Congratulations, Pat! This burger sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try it!
 
inpatskitchen
inpatskitchen September 2, 2018
Thanks Liz!!
 
KDH9966
KDH9966 August 17, 2018
this sounds wonderful!! I will be trying it very soon.
 
inpatskitchen
inpatskitchen August 17, 2018
Thanks KDH.. It's dinner tonight for us. Hope you enjoy!