Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBev'sKey West Recipe

Key West Recipe

Inspired by Bev's
Time1h
Serves4

turkey burger, maple bourbon glaze, pineapple, caramelized onions, chili garlic aioli

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Ingredients

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Turkey Burger

Maple Bourbon Glaze

Pineapple and Caramelized Onions

Chili Garlic Aioli

Method

Turkey Burger

  1. 1

    Prepare the Turkey Mixture

    In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined.

  2. 2

    Shape the Patties

    Divide the turkey mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the turkey patties and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Maple Bourbon Glaze

  1. 4

    Make the Glaze

    In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, bourbon, soy sauce, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.

  2. 5

    Glaze the Burgers

    During the last few minutes of cooking the turkey patties, brush the maple bourbon glaze over each patty and allow it to caramelize slightly.

Pineapple and Caramelized Onions

  1. 6

    Caramelize the Onions

    Slice the onion thinly. In a skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onion and brown sugar. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized.

  2. 7

    Grill the Pineapple

    In the same skillet, add pineapple rings. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden and slightly charred.

Chili Garlic Aioli

  1. 8

    Prepare the Aioli

    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, chili paste, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 9

    Build the Burger

    Toast the burger buns lightly. Spread a generous amount of chili garlic aioli on the bottom bun, add the turkey burger patty, top with caramelized onions and grilled pineapple, and finish with the top bun.

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