Turkey Burger Bliss

These are the BEST turkey burgers my husband and I have ever had. I got this recipe from Mel's Kitchen Café. I added a few finishing touches but this recipe was near perfect. These quickly became a staple in our household. These burgers have a fun twist and taste very light and fresh. Plus, this recipe calls for ground turkey, which is arguably more healthy than your typical beef hamburger. These turkey burgers are packed with flavor and punch. Try them, I promise you won't regret it.

The Recipe: Perfect Turkey Burgers with Romaine-Carrot Slaw

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves    **I just did a couple shakes of dried thyme.
• 2 scallions (green onions), finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 
• 2 leaves romaine lettuce, thinly sliced crosswise (about 2 cups)
• 1 medium carrot, coarsely grated
• 4 soft rolls, split and toasted    **I put olive oil mayo on each side of the bun & grilled them for a few minutes. Watch close, don't burn!

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, gently combine the turkey, mustard, thyme, scallions, salt and pepper. Don’t overmix. Form the meat into four ¾-inch-thick patties. Heat the oil in a large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until completely cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes per side.

 ** I prefer to grill my burgers: Oil the grate. Heat grill to med.-high heat. Grill on each side for about 8-10 minutes, turning only once to flip. Place on toasted buns.)

 

    2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Toss with the lettuce and carrot. Top cooked burgers with slaw immediately before serving and ENJOY!