Ultimate Turkey Burger

If given the option, ninety-nine times out of one-hundred I would pick a straight beef burger over any other option.

I just think that the flavor of a barbequed beef burger is like nothing else.

Which is why even I was surprised the other day when I was suddenly craving a turkey burger.

Random.

And man oh man did these little suckers satisfy my craving.

This interesting mix made for an incredibly flavorful and juicy burger.

Juicy, messy and awesome.

If it doesn’t get all over the place, it doesn’t belong in your face.

You will need…

1 ½ pounds ground turkey

½ cup finely grated Gruyere cheese

4 green onions, thinly sliced

1 yellow onion, half grated and half finely chopped

¼ cup dried breadcrumbs, preferably Italian seasoned

¼ cup Dijon mustard

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 of your favorite burger buns

Butter lettuce, for garnish

Sliced tomato, for garnish

Ketchup to taste

Whole grain garlic mustard, to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil plus a little extra for the barbeque grates

Start by lightly greasing your grates with a little bit of oil so the burgers will not stick. Then, heat your grill to a medium heat.

Then, in a small pan, combine the tablespoon of olive oil and the finely chopped onion. Season with salt & pepper, and heat over medium heat until the onions are very brown.

While the onions are browning, combine the turkey, cheese, green onions, grated onions, mustard, breadcrumbs, garlic and season with salt and pepper.

After the mixture has been completely combined, divide the meat into 4 equal sections. Then, form your sections into patties.

Using your spatula, make little score marks on your burgers so they don’t shrink up as much on the grill.

Place the patties on the hottest part of the grill. Sear until browned, about 1 to 2 minutes a side.

Move to a cooler part of the grill and cook until they are cooked through. About 7 to 10 minutes per side.

When the burgers are cooked through, grill your burger buns over a hot part of the grill for 20 to 30 seconds.

Layer your burger with a mixture of your sauces, tomatoes, butter lettuce and grilled onions.

Serve hot with a cold beverage.

Love and Beer Floats

Angela          

Ultimate Turkey Burger

1 ½ pounds ground turkey

½ cup finely grated Gruyere cheese

4 green onions, thinly sliced

1 yellow onion, half grated and half finely chopped

¼ cup dried breadcrumbs, preferably Italian seasoned

¼ cup Dijon mustard

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 of your favorite burger buns

Butter lettuce, for garnish

Sliced tomato, for garnish

Ketchup to taste

Whole grain garlic mustard, to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil plus a little extra for the barbeque grates

Start by lightly greasing your grates with a little bit of oil so the burgers will not stick. Then, heat your grill to a medium heat.

Then, in a small pan, combine the tablespoon of olive oil and the finely chopped onion. Season with salt & pepper, and heat over medium heat until the onions are very brown.

While the onions are browning, combine the turkey, cheese, green onions, grated onions, mustard, breadcrumbs, garlic and season with salt and pepper.

After the mixture has been completely combined, divide the meat into 4 equal sections. Then, form your sections into patties.

Using your spatula, make little score marks on your burgers so they don’t shrink up as much on the grill.

Place the patties on the hottest part of the grill. Sear until browned, about 1 to 2 minutes a side.

Move to a cooler part of the grill and cook until they are cooked through. About 7 to 10 minutes per side.

When the burgers are cooked through, grill your burger buns over a hot part of the grill for 20 to 30 seconds.

Layer your burger with a mixture of your sauces, tomatoes, butter lettuce and grilled onions.

Serve hot with a cold beverage.