Turkey Burger Extraordinaire! Recipe

Name: Turkey Burger Extraordinaire!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey (breast or thigh, ground chicken is fine too) or 1 lb turkey thighs (ground chicken is fine too); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup red wine, such as syrah; 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce, such as sambal oelek (optional); 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard; 1 tablespoon marjoram, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place rack in the middle of the oven; .
2
Combine the ground turkey, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon of the wine, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, chili sauce, if desired, mustard and marjoram. Use your hands to mix just until the ingredients are incorporated. (Avoid over mixing, which will toughen the burgers.).
3
Shape into 4 equal-size burgers, about 1 inch thick. Season them on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
4
In a large, oven proof skillet over medium-high heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil until it simmers.
5
Add the burger and sear, undisturbed, for 2 to 4 minutes, until a crust has formed on the bottom.
6
Carefully turn the burgers over and sear on the second side, 2 to 4 minutes. (They will not be cooked through).
7
Add the remaining wine to the pan and transfer the skillet to the oven.
8
Roast for about 10 minutes, or just until the center of the burgers registers 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.
9
Check the temperature early and often to avoid overcooking. The burgers should be just firm, but not hard to the touch, when they're done.
10
Serve warm, with a little of the wine from the pan, if desired.

264

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Calories

Fat

Protein

Fat Protein

* 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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey (breast or thigh, ground chicken is fine too) or 1 lb turkey thighs (ground chicken is fine too), 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Turkey Burger Extraordinaire! 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!

Turkey Burger Extraordinaire!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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