New England Turkey Burger Recipe

Name: New England Turkey Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups thinly sliced onion; 3/4 cup Samuel Adams Summer Ale; 1 pound ground turkey; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Cooking spray; 1.5 ounces reduced-fat Vermont white cheddar cheese, shaved; 4 teaspoons canola mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard; 4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns, toasted; 4 small green leaf lettuce leaves; 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced onion
3/4 cup Samuel Adams Summer Ale
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
1.5 ounces reduced-fat Vermont white cheddar cheese, shaved
4 teaspoons canola mayonnaise
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns, toasted
4 small green leaf lettuce leaves
4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato

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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil; swirl. Add onion; cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add beer; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat. Simmer 20 minutes or until onion is golden and liquid almost evaporates; stir occasionally. Cool.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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Remove 1/4 cup onion mixture from pan; finely chop. Combine chopped onion mixture and turkey. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; gently shape each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in center of each patty. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes. Turn patties; grill 3 minutes. Top with cheese; grill 1 minute or until cheese melts and turkey is done.
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Combine mayonnaise and mustard. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise mixture on bottom half of each bun; top each with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 tomato slice, and 1 patty. Divide onion mixture evenly among servings; top with top halves of buns.
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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups thinly sliced onion, 3/4 cup Samuel Adams Summer Ale, 1 pound ground turkey, and more.

Yes, New England Turkey Burger 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.

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New England Turkey Burger

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