Actually Delicious Turkey Burgers

Thursday, July 31, 2008

"This is a simple and delicious recipe. After making them the first time my husband said 'no more' to beef burgers. These are really good - any cooking method may be used, and they freeze very well. The recipe can also be used for meatballs or meat loaves."

INGREDIENTS

• 3 pounds ground turkey
• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely diced onion
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties.
2. Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Mushroom Blue Cheese Turkey Burgers

"These are delicious turkey burgers that my kids even love. I make them more than I make beef patties. You would never know that you are using turkey instead of beef. Fabulous and very easy. Serve on toasted buns."

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill for high heat.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the ground turkey, mushrooms, onion, and soy sauce. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Form into 4 burger patties.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place patties on the prepared grill, and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until well done. Top with blue cheese during the last few minutes.

Spicy Turkey Burgers

"Spice up boring turkey burgers by creating incredible flavor with exotic spices and herbs. Enjoy on a toasted bun with desired fixings and spiced mayonnaise!"

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds lean ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 2 fresh green chile peppers, diced
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the grill for high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix the ground turkey, garlic, ginger, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, salt, soy sauce, black pepper, paprika, mustard, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce. Form the mixture into 8 burger patties.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place turkey burgers on the grill, and cook 5 to 10 minutes per side, until well done.

Spicy Burgers

"These burgers are chock full of spicy peppers. When handling the chile peppers be sure to wear gloves, and don't let the pepper oils come in contact with your eyes. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings."

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 1 small fresh poblano chile pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 fresh habanero pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill for high heat.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the beef, garlic, jalapeno peppers, poblano pepper, habanero pepper, red pepper flakes, cilantro, and cumin. Form into burger patties.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place burgers on grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done.

Garlic and Onion Burgers

"This recipe makes very flavorful burgers. The secret is refrigerating the meat after adding the other ingredients. Use ground round or sirloin for the best results."

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix together the beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
2. Preheat grill for high heat.
3. Form burgers into 1/2 inch thick patties. Lightly oil grate. Place burgers on grill. Cook for approximately 6 minutes, turning once.

Sweet Onion Burgers

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

"A juicy burger chock-full of succulent sweet onions."


INGREDIENTS

1 large sweet onion, chopped

1 pound lean ground beef

salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill for high heat.
2. In a large bowl mix together the onion, beef, and salt and pepper to taste. Form into patties.
3. Lightly oil grate, and place burgers on grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from grill, and serve with your favorite condiments.

Pineapple Bacon Burgers

"Seasoned hamburger and a slice of pineapple are slapped together, and wrapped in bacon. It's that easy, and adds a wonderful flavor to a regular burger! This recipe was one of my grandmother's favorites. We would make these special for her when she would come up to see us."

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced pineapple
• 8 slices bacon

DIRECTIONS

1. Prepare grill for indirect cooking.
2. In a large bowl, mix together hamburger meat and barbecue sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Shape mixture into 4 large patties. Place a slice of pineapple on top of each. Crisscross 2 bacon strips around each burger, and secure with toothpicks.
4. Brush oil on grate. Place burgers on grill over medium low heat. Cook, covered, until the burger is cooked through. Turn often to avoid burning the bacon.

Ranch Burgers

"The beef burgers stay juicy and delicious on the grill or stove top! Serve on buns with your favorite condiments."

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup crushed saltine crackers
• 1 onion, chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the grill for high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, ranch dressing mix, egg, crushed crackers, and onion. Form into hamburger patties.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place patties on the grill, and cook 5 minutes per side, or until well done.