Best 4 Beet Burger With Citrus Caper Aioli Recipes

ESCOVITCH-STYLE MAHI-MAHI SANDWICH WITH MANGO AIOLI

Steps:

• In a pot, heat the butter until melted. Turn off the heat and add the salt, chili powder, paprika, pepper, onion powder, granulated garlic, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne and allow the spices to bloom. (Alternatively, combine all the spices and the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a wet paper towel and microwave on high for 45 seconds. Whisk together and let cool completely.)
• Heat a grill to medium high and cover.
• Coat both sides of the fish with the blackening spice/butter mixture.
• Clean the grill grates very well and coat with vegetable oil and nonstick spray for that super nonstick double coverage.
• Grill the fish on high, uncovered, until the internal temperature registers 130 to 135 degrees F, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Do not move the fish prematurely or it will stick. Only use a thin, metal fish spatula to flip.
• Put a piece of fish on each bottom bun and top with Pickled Escovitch Peppers and shredded lettuce. Add a schmear of Mango Aioli on the top buns, close and eat!
• Combine the vinegar, sugar, honey, thyme, tarragon and some salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and add the peppers and onion. Let cool to room temperature.
• Mix together the mayonnaise, mango chutney and lime zest and juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

LAMB BURGERS WITH LEMON-CAPER AIOLI AND FENNEL SLAW

Steps:

• Lemon-Caper Aioli:
• Place capers in a small bowl and pour in warm water to cover. Let soak 20 minutes. Drain, rinse, and pat dry. Coarsely chop.
• Whisk capers, mayonnaise, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, and garlic in a medium bowl; taste and season with salt and more lemon juice, if desired.
• Assembly:
• Shape lamb into 4 patties about 1" thick, season with salt, and let sit at room temperature 30 minutes.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet, ideally cast iron, over medium. Cook lamb patties, working in batches if needed, until browned (they won't take on as much color as a beef burger), 5-7 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on second side, about 5 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer patties to a plate and let rest 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss celery, fennel, fennel fronds (if using), onion, lemon juice, dried mint, and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl. Season slaw with salt and pepper.
• Generously spread aioli on cut sides of buns and build each burger with a lamb patty, 3 or 4 boquerones, and a mound of slaw. This is a messy burger, so the bib is not optional.
• Do Ahead
• Aioli can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

NORTHWEST INDIANA STYLE SMASH BURGER

Steps:

• For the smash sauce: Mix together the mayonnaise, gherkins, ketchup, sriracha, mustard, granulated garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Season to taste.
• For the burgers: Heat a large flat-surfaced griddle pan to high heat. Add the vegetable oil.
• Add the balls of meat to the hot griddle and let cook for 15 to 30 seconds. Flip the burgers and, using a trowel or large spatula, smash each ball of meat until about the size of the bun (the overhang is crucial). Smash and schmear down the edges of the beef even further, so that they are a little thinner than the middle. Sprinkle the exposed side with salt, pepper and a little granulated garlic. Cook until super dark and caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes. (The beef will release better when properly caramelized.) Now it's time to scrape the beef and flip, ideally using a griddle scraper or paint scraper to get up every bit of beef. Immediately top each patty with 2 slices American cheese and sear for another 1 to 2 minutes. Spread 1 tablespoon butter on each burger bun and place on the grill. Cook until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Top each bun with a patty, lettuce, tomato and smash sauce. (I like mine plain, with a smash sauce dunk.)

ROASTED BEET AND MINT HUMMUS

Steps:

• In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, beets, mint, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and 1/4 cup water. Blend until smooth, and season with salt and pepper. Serve with crudite or chips.