ISTANBUL TURKEY ISLAK BURGER ENJOY DAN:

                     ISTANBUL TURKEY ISLAK BURGER by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2-pounds ground beef chuck (20% lean)

1 egg

1 onion, finely chopped

1/2-cup Panko

2 tablespoons, chopped parsley

2 teaspoons EACH smoked paprika, and turmeric

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 brioche buns, halved

TOMATO SAUCE:

2 tablespoon olive oil

3 garlic cloves, sliced

5 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped

2 teaspoons EACH fig balsamic vinegar, mustard powder, and turmeric

1 tablespoon EACH tomato sauce, tomato paste, and dried chili flakes

1/2-teaspoon honey

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place beef and next 9 ingredients in a bowl: mix thoroughly.

2.   Shape meat ingredients into 4 round patties.

3.   Set aside.

TO MAKE SAUCE:

1.   In a skillet add 1 tablespoon oil over medium-heat and when sizzling.

2.   Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring; add tomatoes and remaining ingredients.

3.   Bring to a boil, stirring to combine, reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes.

4.   Cool to room temperature and transfer to a large bowl

5.   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-heat when sizzling.

6.   Add patties and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until just cooked.

7.   Place a patty on each of the bun bases and cover with bun tops.

8.   Submerge burgers in sauce, turning to coat and absorb some of the sauce.

9.   Remove; place in a steamer set over a saucepan of gently simmering water and steam for 3 minutes or until buns are soft and begin to loss their shape slightly.

10.                Serve immediately.

ENJOY DAN:                                             FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD!!