Turkey Burgers
Servings:*
4 servingsIngredients
- 4 strips bacon
- 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoons Tabasco sauce
- ½ teaspoons L&B Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoons L&B Onion Powder
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoons L&B Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
- 4 slices white cheddar cheese
- 4 whole wheat buns, toasted
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup loosely packed arugula
- Blackberry Barbecue Sauce:
- ¼ cup smoky barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup seedless blackberry jam
- 1 teaspoon L&B Balsamic Vinegar
Directions
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Cook 8 strips of bacon to package instructions.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, egg, panko breadcrumbs, chives, parsley, salt and black pepper, and mix until incorporated.
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Divide the turkey burger mixture into 4 portions, 6- to 7-ounces each, and form them into even patties, about 4 inches around.
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To make the Blackberry Barbecue Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix the smoky barbecue sauce, blackberry jam and balsamic vinegar until incorporated.
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Heat a cast-iron grill pan to high heat, then lightly oil the grill pan with grapeseed oil.
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Place the turkey burger patties on the pan, leaving about 1 inch between each patty.
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Grill the burgers for 3 minutes, then rotate them 90 degrees and grill for 3 minutes more.
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Flip the burgers, and repeat step 7.
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Add 1 slice of cheddar cheese to each burger, then cover and cook for 3 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
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To assemble the burgers: place 1 grilled burger on the bottom of a toasted bun and top with 2 strips of bacon, a slice of tomato, sliced red onions, a pinch of arugula and 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce.
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Serve hot and enjoy!