Ottoman Empire Burger with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce & Mint Grilled Onions Recipe - (4.8/5)

Ingredients

• BURGER PATTIES:
• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons Harissa paste
• 1/2 cup Greek plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 4 medium sharp cheddar cheese, smoked, thick slices
• Cooking spray
• ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE:
• 1 1/2 cups drained and pureed roasted red peppers
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon Harissa paste
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• GRILLED ONIONS:
• 2 large sweet onions sliced in thin rings
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
• 1/2 cup Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
• BUNS AND BURGER BUILDING:
• 4 large soft sesame seed buns
• 6 tablespoons salted butter, softened
• 1 cup fresh pea shoots
• 12 kosher dills, sliced thin