Turkey Burgers
Turkey burgers have a tendency to be dry, but not these! We added egg and breadcrumbs so they won’t end up like bland turkey burgers of the past. We also topped them with a couldn’t-be-easier, sweet-tangy Blackberry Barbecue Sauce to brighten the whole thing up.
Recipe - BLOOMINGTON
Turkey Burgers
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time15 Minutes
Ingredients
FOR THE BURGERS: 8 strips bacon
1 ½ pounds ground turkey
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
½ teaspoon L&B Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon L&B Onion Powder
1 egg, beaten
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon 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
FOR THE BLACKBERRY BARBECUE SAUCE: ¼ cup smoky barbecue sauce
¼ cup seedless blackberry jam
1 teaspoon L&B Balsamic Vinegar
Directions
- Cook 8 strips of bacon according to package instructions.
- 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. Mix until incorporated.
- Divide the turkey burger mixture into 4 portions, 6- to 7-ounces each, and form them into even patties, about 4 inches around.
- To make the Blackberry Barbecue Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix the smoky barbecue sauce, blackberry jam, and balsamic vinegar until incorporated.
- Heat a cast-iron grill pan to high heat, then lightly oil the grill pan with grapeseed oil.
- Place the turkey burger patties on the pan, leaving about 1 inch between each patty.
- Grill the burgers for 3 minutes, then rotate them 90 degrees and grill for 3 minutes more.
- Flip the burgers, and repeat step 7.
- 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.
- 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. Serve hot and enjoy!
TIP: You may substitute turkey or beef bacon for conventional bacon.
15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
L&B Uncured Apple Smoked Bacon, 12 Ounce
$8.99$0.75/oz
L&B Fresh All Natural Ground Turkey, 16 Ounce
$7.99$0.50/oz
L&B Worcestershire Sauce, 8.5 Ounce
$6.59$0.78/oz
Tabasco Brand Red Pepper Sauce, 2 Ounce
$1.99$1.00/oz
L&B Garlic Powder, 2.4 Ounce
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$6.79 was $7.99$2.83/oz
L&B Onion Powder, 2.2 Ounce
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$5.94 was $6.99$2.70/oz
Helpful Hens Organic Free Range Large Brown Eggs, 12 Each
$6.69$0.56 each
Progresso Plain Panko Bread Crumbs, 8 Ounce
$3.59$0.45/oz
L&B Fresh Chives, 0.75 Ounce
$3.49$4.65/oz
Italian Flat Leaf Parsley Bunch, 1 Each
$1.99
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt, 3 Pound
Huge Deal
$4.49 was $5.69$1.50/lb
L&B Coarse Ground Black Pepper, 2 Ounce
$8.19$4.10/oz
L&B Grapeseed Oil, 16.9 Ounce
Deal
$4.99 was $5.49$0.30/oz
L&B 5 Year White Cheddar Cheese, 0.5 Pound
$5.00 avg/ea$9.99/lb
L&B Gourmet Wholesome Wheat Burger Buns, 4 Each
$3.99$1.00 each
Bushel Boy Vine-On Tomatoes, 0.33 Pound
$1.32 avg/ea$3.99/lb
Red Onions, 1 Pound
$2.49 avg/ea$2.49/lb
Organicgirl Organic Baby Arugula, 5 Ounce
$4.99$1.00/oz
Kinder's Mild BBQ Sauce, 15.5 Ounce
$5.49$0.35/oz
Smucker's Seedless Blackberry Jam, 18 Ounce
$5.79$0.32/oz
L&B Italian Balsamic Vinegar, 16.9 Ounce
$4.99$0.30/oz
Directions
- Cook 8 strips of bacon according to package instructions.
- 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. Mix until incorporated.
- Divide the turkey burger mixture into 4 portions, 6- to 7-ounces each, and form them into even patties, about 4 inches around.
- To make the Blackberry Barbecue Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix the smoky barbecue sauce, blackberry jam, and balsamic vinegar until incorporated.
- Heat a cast-iron grill pan to high heat, then lightly oil the grill pan with grapeseed oil.
- Place the turkey burger patties on the pan, leaving about 1 inch between each patty.
- Grill the burgers for 3 minutes, then rotate them 90 degrees and grill for 3 minutes more.
- Flip the burgers, and repeat step 7.
- 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.
- 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. Serve hot and enjoy!
TIP: You may substitute turkey or beef bacon for conventional bacon.