Burgers Recipes
Turkey Burgers with Cheddar and Smoky Aioli
The Refined Chef
Description:
A great burger.
The National Turkey Federation and EatTurkey.com provided this recipe.
The National Turkey Federation and EatTurkey.com provided this recipe.
Ingredients:
1/2 Teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 Teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 Cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
2 Teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1-1/2 Teaspoons smoked paprika
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 Pound GROUND DARK-MEAT TURKEY
4 (1/3-Inch thick) red onion slices
1 Large red bell pepper, quartered and seeds removed
4 Slices white Cheddar cheese
4 Crusty hamburger buns, split and toasted
As needed arugula leaves
As needed pickle wedges
As needed corn chips
1/2 Teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 Cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
2 Teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1-1/2 Teaspoons smoked paprika
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 Pound GROUND DARK-MEAT TURKEY
4 (1/3-Inch thick) red onion slices
1 Large red bell pepper, quartered and seeds removed
4 Slices white Cheddar cheese
4 Crusty hamburger buns, split and toasted
As needed arugula leaves
As needed pickle wedges
As needed corn chips
Serving size:
4
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Directions:
- Toast cumin and coriander seeds in skillet over medium-high heat until aromatic and slightly darker in color, shaking skillet often, about 1-1/2 minutes. Cool. Finely grind toasted seeds in spice grinder or in mortar with pestle.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, and ground spices. Season aioli to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, gently mix turkey with 2 tablespoons aioli. Using damp hands, divide turkey mixture into 4-ounce portions, forming each into scant 3/4-inch thick patty, about 3-1/2 inches in diameter. Using thumb, make small indentation in center of each burger.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush onion slices and bell pepper pieces with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill onions and bell peppers until soft and charred, about 4 minutes per side. Hold for service.
- Sprinkle burgers with salt and pepper. Grill turkey burgers 5 minutes. Turn over; grill until almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Top each burger with 1 cheese slice and grill until turkey is cooked through, the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F and cheese melts, about 1 minute longer. Place turkey burger on the bottom of the bun.
- Arrange grilled red pepper pieces, then grilled red onion slices over. Top each with dollop of aioli and arugula.
- Cover burgers with bun tops and serve with pickle wedges and corn chips.
