Pan-Seared Pork Burgers with Peppers and Mushrooms

Chile peppers add a spicy kick to these pork burgers, which are served on pita bread. Try them for a quick weeknight dinner.


Pan-Seared Pork Burgers with Peppers and Mushrooms

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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Pork Burgers

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 small
    red and/or green sweet peppers
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  • banana, jalapeno or other chile pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
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  • 1 lb.
    ground pork
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  • 1 Tbsp.
    Worcestershire or soy sauce
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  • 8 oz.
    sliced fresh mushrooms
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  • pita bread rounds or other flat bread
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  • 1/2 cup
    mayonnaise
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Directions
1.
Slice half the peppers in rings; set aside. Chop remaining. In bowl combine chopped peppers, pork, 2 teaspoons of the Worcestershire, and 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper. Shape in four 3/4-inch-thick patties. In large hot skillet cook patties over medium-high 10 to 12 minutes; turn once (160 degrees F internal temp.). Transfer to plates; cover. In same skillet cook pepper rings and mushrooms 3 minutes; sprinkle salt.
2.
Wrap bread in paper towels. Microcook on HIGH for 30 seconds. For sauce, combine mayonnaise, remaining Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Place burgers on bread; top with pepper-mushroom mixture. Pass sauce. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 693, Total Fat 47 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Monounsaturated Fat 16 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 734 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 89%, Calcium 9%, Iron 21%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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