Barbecue Turkey Burgers with Creamy Cole Slaw Holde

Name: Barbecue Turkey Burgers with Creamy Cole Slaw Holden
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco; 2 pounds ground turkey; 1 small onion, minced; 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3 cups finely shredded cabbage; 1 large carrot, shredded coarse; 1 small red onion, sliced thin; six 6-inch pita loaves, split open to form pockets

Servings: persons

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco
2 pounds ground turkey
1 small onion, minced
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 cups finely shredded cabbage
1 large carrot, shredded coarse
1 small red onion, sliced thin
six 6-inch pita loaves, split open to form pockets

1
In a small bowl stir together Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic paste, chili powder, cumin, Tabasco, and salt and pepper to taste until sauce is smooth.
2
In a large bowl stir together turkey, onion, bread crumbs, and 1/4 cup sauce until combined well and form into six 3/4-inch-thick patties.
3
Burgers may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
4
Divide remaining sauce in half and put in separate bowls, half for brushing burgers on the grill and half for drizzling on cooked burgers.
5
Chill sauce, covered.
6
In a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and mustard.
7
Add remaining cole slaw ingredients and salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine well.
8
Cole slaw may be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.
9
Prepare grill.
10
Grill burgers on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, brushing frequently with barbecue sauce, 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
11
Drizzle burgers with remaining barbecue sauce and serve with cole slaw in pita pockets.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Turkey Burgers with Creamy Cole Slaw Holden falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Barbecue Turkey Burgers with Creamy Cole Slaw Holden

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