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Italian Turkey Burgers

Flavorful turkey burgers seasoned with Italian spices and topped with melted Asiago and mozzarella and grilled vegetables.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 burgers

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1 pound turkey sausage, sweet or spicy, casings removed (I used spicy)
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons ground basil
  • 2 teaspoons ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 8 ounces Asiago cheese for topping
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella cheese for topping
  • 6 whole wheat hamburger buns for serving
  • 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for tossing vegetables

Instructions

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, removed-casing turkey sausage, panko, basil, oregano, fennel seeds, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Gently mix the ingredients with your hands until evenly combined; avoid compacting the meat.
  • Form the mixture into six even patties.
  • Grill the patties over medium-high heat until the bottoms are browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Flip the patties and continue grilling until cooked through, about 5 more minutes; when nearly done, top each patty with slices or shreds of mozzarella and Asiago to melt.
  • While the burgers cook, place the sliced onion and bell peppers in a medium bowl, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
  • Put the vegetables in a grill basket and grill for about 8 minutes, turning often, until softened and lightly charred.
  • Toast the buns on the grill if desired.
  • Assemble each burger on a bun, top with the grilled vegetables and the melted cheeses, and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • grill basket
  • Spatula
  • Medium Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup

Notes

  • Store cooked patties in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze uncooked patties on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer container for up to 3 months.
  • To cook frozen patties, defrost overnight in the refrigerator before grilling.
  • Defrost frozen cooked patties overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • Reheat covered in a skillet with a little water to help retain moisture.