Kendall Square Burger Recipes

COPYCAT WENDY'S DAVE'S SINGLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the ground sirloin, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder until evenly combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and then shape each into thin square patties. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes.
• Heat a large griddle or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the frozen meat patties on the pan. You might have to cook them in batches. Press down with a spatula and cook for about 4 minutes on the first side. Flip over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes on the second side. Turn off the pan and place a slice of cheese on top of each patty and allow to melt.
• Toast the buns and place the remaining cheese slices on top of the bottom buns. To assemble the burgers, place a burger patty on top, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Spread the top buns with mayo and ketchup and place on top of the burgers. Serve immediately.

VEGGIE BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a food processor, pulse the cauliflower, mushrooms onions and Brussels sprouts in separate batches. Mix together in a large bowl. Mix in a little oil and salt. Spread out on a baking pan and roast, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour; let cool. (This step is important because roasting helps evaporate moisture from the vegetables and adds deep roasted flavor to the final product.)
• Toss the chickpeas with the potato starch, then grind with a meat grinder or pulse in a food processor.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chickpeas and roasted vegetables with the lentils, oats, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, smoked paprika, cayenne, chile powder, curry powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, sage powder, sorghum, black pepper, white pepper and cider vinegar. Mix thoroughly by hand. Refrigerate for a few hours to let the oats absorb the oil and moisture.
• Form into 8 patties. Cook in oil in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and hot throughout. Serve on buns with your favorite burger toppings.

JEB'S NO BULL BURGER

Steps:

• Combine 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl to create a "flax egg" and set aside for at least 5 minutes.
• In a large pot or saute pan, mix artichokes, mushrooms, jalapenos, olives, garlic, onion and red pepper with 2 tablespoons olive oil and saute over medium-high heat until vegetables have softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Mix garbanzo beans and black beans in a bowl and mash until almost no whole beans remain and the two are well combined.
• Mix oats, oat flour, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, paprika, celery salt, cumin, cayenne, red pepper flakes, sage and remaining 1/4 cup flaxseed meal in a bowl until well combined.
• Mix sauteed ingredients with the mashed bean mixture. Once well combined, mix in the dry ingredients. Lastly, add the flax egg and combine well.
• Heat a large skillet with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Using a kitchen scale, form the mixture into 4-ounce patties and place in the skillet, cooking each side until browned and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Once cooked, slather buns, tops and bottoms, with Sriracha Aioli and toast in the skillet, sauce-side down, 2 to 3 minutes. Top burgers with pickles, red onion, tomato and mixed greens.
• For the vegan mayo: Pour coconut milk, vinegar, garlic granules, mustard powder and salt into a blender and begin blending. Once ingredients have come together, begin slowly pouring the avocado oil into the blender while blending, about 1 minute to pour the entire 2 cups. Once all of the avocado oil has been poured, let the blender run for 1 minute to whip the mayo. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
• For the sriracha aioli: Mix sriracha, mustard and 2 cups vegan mayo in a bowl and whisk together until well combined. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

ITALIAN BURGER

Steps:

• Gently toss together the chuck and sirloin in a large bowl, making sure not to overwork the mixture.
• Combine the dried parsley, fennel seed, granulated garlic and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the beef along, with the Parmesan, and fold gently to combine. Form the beef into four 3/4-inch-thick patties, each about 4 inches in diameter. Sprinkle each generously with salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
• Place the patties in the hot skillet; do not press down with a spatula. When the patties are seared and browned on one side, about 3 1/2 minutes, flip and cook on the other side until browned and the burgers are medium-rare, about 3 1/2 minutes.
• Split the hamburger buns. Arrange some arugula on the bottom buns and top each with a slice of tomato, a burger patty and a dollop of pesto. Top with the top halves of the rolls Serve with giardiniera.
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CHICKEN VEGGIE BURGER

Steps:

• Mix all the burger ingredients together except the olive oil. Form into 4 1/2-inch thick burgers. Brush burgers lightly with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the sides of the burgers registers between 165 and 170 degrees F. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Serve on a toasted bun with the accompaniments.

CRISPY SHRIMP BURGER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, bell pepper, salt, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, until soft for about 6 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and let cool slightly. Add the garlic, green onions, 2 of the eggs, and 1 cup of the bread crumbs. Stir to mix well. Divide into 8 equal portions and form into patties. Put the flour in a shallow bowl and season with 1 teaspoon of the Creole seasoning. Put the remaining 1 cup bread crumbs in another shallow bowl and season with the remaining 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning. Put the beaten egg in yet another shallow bowl, add the water, and beat lightly. Heat the vegetable oil in 2 large skillets over medium heat. Dredge each patty first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, then in the bread crumbs, turning to coat completely and shaking off any excess. Cook 4 patties at a time in each skillet, until lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. To serve, spread both sides of each toasted bun with some of the tartar sauce, place a patty on the bottom half of the bun, dress with lettuce and tomatoes, and top with the other bun half.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.