mozzarella-stuffed turkey burgers
I got this from eatingwell.com Nutrition: 299 calories; 15g fat (4g sat, 5g mono); 74mg cholesterol; 14g carbs; 28g protein; 2g fiber; 706mg sodium; 382mg potassium; 35% Vitamin C; 20% Vitamin A; 15% Calcium & Iron
prep time
30 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Grill
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- MARINARA SAUCE
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 - garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes, with juice
- 6 - oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- BURGERS
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup scallions
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 - 4-inch-square slices foccacia bread (about 2 ounces each), toasted
How To Make mozzarella-stuffed turkey burgers
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Step 1To prepare marinara: Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in fresh tomatoes and any juices, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in basil and remove from the heat. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to form a coarse-textured sauce. Return to the pan and set aside.
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Step 2To prepare burgers: Place turkey, scallions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 8 thin patties about 4 inches wide and 3/8 inch thick.
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Step 3Combine 1/4 cup cheese and basil and place an equal amount in the center of 4 patties. Cover with the remaining patties and crimp the edges closed.
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Step 4Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat (see Grilling Variation). Add burgers and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
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Step 5Warm the marinara on the stove. To assemble the burgers, spread 3 tablespoons of marinara on each toasted focaccia, top with a burger, about 3 more tablespoons of marinara and 1 tablespoon of the remaining cheese.
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Step 6Grilling Variation: To grill the turkey burgers, preheat a grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the patties, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
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Step 7TIP & NOTES: Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the marinara sauce (Step 1) for up to 5 days. You can also use store bought marinara sauce if pressed for time. Tip: To oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)
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