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The Best Turkey Burger

Name: The Best Turkey Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey breast meat; 1 lb ground turkey thigh meat; ½ finely grated yellow onion, peeled; 4 garlic cloves, finely grated; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 thickly sliced Roma tomatoes; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 large red onion, peeled and julienned; 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 avocados, pitted and peeled; Juice of ½ lemon; 5 slices mozzarella cheese; 5 brioche buns, toasted; 5 large leaves butter leaf lettuce; Chipotle mayonnaise

Blending lean breast meat with flavorful thigh creates a turkey burger that's remarkably juicy, while Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce add savory depth. Grated garlic and onion dissolve into the mix for subtle complexity, finished with a butter baste for golden, tender results. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining when you want something lighter than beef but just as satisfying.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

1 hour

Total

1 hour 10 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 275°F.
2
Place the sliced tomatoes on a sheet tray with a rack and season with salt and pepper. Bake at 275°F for 1 hour. Set aside when done.
3
Mix the ground turkey meat with grated onion, garlic, mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to form and cook.
4
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a large frying pan over medium heat. Caramelize the red onions until browned, about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Deglaze with balsamic vinegar, mix in, and set aside.
5
Prepare the chipotle mayo sauce and set aside.
6
Mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper using a hand masher until it resembles guacamole consistency. Keep cool.
7
Heat a griddle or large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and hot.
8
Form the turkey mixture into 5 large patties and add them to the griddle as soon as they are made.
9
Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
10
Add a slice of mozzarella cheese to each burger with 2 to 3 minutes left in the cooking process.
11
Toast the brioche buns on the griddle until lightly browned.
12
Assemble the burger by layering: bottom toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, avocado, caramelized onions, turkey burger, chipotle mayonnaise, and top bun.

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The Best Turkey Burger

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

1 hour

Total

1 hour 10 minutes

Serves

Jump to recipe

Ingredients

Units

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 275°F.
2
Place the sliced tomatoes on a sheet tray with a rack and season with salt and pepper. Bake at 275°F for 1 hour. Set aside when done.
3
Mix the ground turkey meat with grated onion, garlic, mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to form and cook.
4
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a large frying pan over medium heat. Caramelize the red onions until browned, about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Deglaze with balsamic vinegar, mix in, and set aside.
5
Prepare the chipotle mayo sauce and set aside.
6
Mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper using a hand masher until it resembles guacamole consistency. Keep cool.
7
Heat a griddle or large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and hot.
8
Form the turkey mixture into 5 large patties and add them to the griddle as soon as they are made.
9
Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
10
Add a slice of mozzarella cheese to each burger with 2 to 3 minutes left in the cooking process.
11
Toast the brioche buns on the griddle until lightly browned.
12
Assemble the burger by layering: bottom toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, avocado, caramelized onions, turkey burger, chipotle mayonnaise, and top bun.

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