Saucy Saute Burger

Saucy, saucy, saucy!! The photo says it all, Its ALL about the Burger, nothing else. The little woman was craving a good juicy burger. This is the burger that nailed it. No need for any special fixings or condiments. You rock this one as is. So nice and juicy it really is "The Saucy One"

We paired this with a nice Zin but an ice cold Stella would work also. Burgers are all about the bun, and this is the bun. Pretzel Buns from Trader Joe's, it gets no better. We add to that Sweet Caramelized Onions and Sauteed Mushrooms. Top the burger with a Stilton blue cheese and a couple strips of crispy bacon and we're done. I don't even complain about the no red meat rule on this one. Alright that's a lie. Were talking bacon here, real bacon! You know how I feel about bacon & blue cheese!! Oh well, here's your list:

Pretzel Buns (Trader Joe's) cut in half and buttered each side.

Ground Turkey (or Beef if you wish)

2 strips  Turkey Bacon (or real) per burger. Ahhhhhh killing me,

1 cup sliced Crimini Mushrooms

1/2 cup sliced Shiitake Mushrooms

1/3 cup Red Wine (might as well make it a Zin and fill a glass. I did)

1 Vidalia Onion sliced thin

8oz Stilton Blue Cheese

4 tbsp Butter

4 tbsp Olive Oil

3 tbsp Turbinado Sugar

2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

2 cloves Garlic diced

1 sprig fresh Thyme 

First, make the ground meat into patties and season with S & P (only) on both sides. Divide the oil and butter into two saute' pans. One on low heat the other on medium. In the medium pan add the garlic and saute for 2 or 3 minutes. Then add the mushrooms, wine, worcestershire, and thyme. Bring to simmer, reduce heat to low and stir occasionally till thickened. S & P to taste. In the other pan add the onion, sugar, S & P. Occasionally stir on low heat till onions are semi-soft. I don't like them to cook all the way. Still like a little firmness to them. In another pan (cast iron preferably) cook bacon till done. Do not drain pan (with turkey bacon add a little butter when done) then cook burgers on med heat till desired finish. Obviously with turkey, make sure there in no pink on the inside (about 4 min each side). Top with blue cheese and cover pan to melt. Remove when done and set aside to rest for 2 to 3 minutes. In same pan, brown buns butter-side down. When finished, assemble burgers and get yourself a boatload of napkins. Dig in!

                                              Saucy!!!