Hungarian Turkey Burgers Studded with Smoked Gouda

Name: Hungarian Turkey Burgers Studded with Smoked Gouda
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey (the average weight of 1 package); 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped; A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; Several drops of Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (a palmful); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 pound smoked Gouda cheese, cut into 1/4-inch dice; Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling; 1 cup watercress, finely chopped; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 cup sour cream; 8 red leaf lettuce leaves; 4 slices pumpernickel bread; 4 celery ribs, cut into sticks; 8 radishes, trimmed

Servings: persons

1 1/3 pounds ground turkey (the average weight of 1 package)
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Several drops of Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika (a palmful)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 pound smoked Gouda cheese, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
1 cup watercress, finely chopped
1 small shallot, minced
1 cup sour cream
8 red leaf lettuce leaves
4 slices pumpernickel bread
4 celery ribs, cut into sticks
8 radishes, trimmed

1
Heat a large nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2
In a large bowl mix the turkey with the onion, bell pepper, parsley, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3
Fold in the chopped smoked Gouda.
4
Score the meat with your hand into 4 sections.
5
Form each section into a large patty 1 inch thick.
6
Drizzle the patties with EVOO and cook for 6 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
7
While the burgers cook, mix the watercress, shallot, and sour cream in a small bowl.
8
Season the thick sauce with salt to taste.
9
To serve, place 2 lettuce leaves on each slice of bread.
10
Top with a burger.
11
Top burgers with some sauce and serve with a few celery sticks and radishes on the side for munching (theyre good with the sauce, too).

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey (the average weight of 1 package), 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped, 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped, A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Hungarian Turkey Burgers Studded with Smoked Gouda falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!