Who says Thanksgiving can only come once a year? We combine Thanksgiving's best flavors in this burger. The fennel and apple provide just the right amount of sweetness and crunch
Place a cooling rack into a baking sheet and keep that next to your stove. Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. To heated oil, add as many patties as can fit into the pan. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Move seared patties onto a cooling rack
When all patties have been seared, bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until patties reach 165F (74C) degrees. Add sliced cheese in the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking. Buns (if you're using) can also be toasted during this time
While burgers are cooking, prep salad greens and slice strawberries. Mix together vinegar, sweetener, salt, and pepper. Whisk in oil. Toss vinaigrette with greens, berries, and nuts. Season to taste with more salt & pepper. Use some of the greens on your burger if you’d like