Pork Burgers Pan-Seared with Peppers and Mushrooms - Recipe.com

By pattie_d

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

Ingredients

• 2 small red and/or green sweet peppers see savings
• 1 banana, jalapeno or other chile pepper, seeded and chopped (optional) see savings
• 1 lb. ground pork see savings
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire or soy sauce see savings
• 8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms see savings
• 4 pita bread rounds or other flat bread see savings
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise see savings

Preparation

Step 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.

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.