Turkey Burgers Recipe

Name: Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1 heaping tablespoon clover honey; 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fresh Meyer lemon juice, from Meyer lemons, if possible; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds 90-percent lean, freshly ground turkey (not all white meat), chilled; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 slices goat cheese, sliced 1/2-inch thick; 4 sesame seed hamburger buns, split and lightly grilled; Watercress, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 heaping tablespoon clover honey
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh Meyer lemon juice, from Meyer lemons, if possible
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds 90-percent lean, freshly ground turkey (not all white meat), chilled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices goat cheese, sliced 1/2-inch thick
4 sesame seed hamburger buns, split and lightly grilled
Watercress, for serving

1
For the Meyer lemon-honey mustard: Whisk together in a small bowl the mustard, honey, orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
2
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
3
For the burgers: Preheat the grill to high.
4
Form the meat into four 6-ounce burgers.
5
If you are not going to cook right away, keep the burgers cold in the refrigerator.
6
Sprinkle the burgers on both sides with salt and pepper.
7
Grill until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
8
During the last minutes of cooking, add 2 slices of cheese to each burger, cover the grill and let the cheese soften slightly, about 1 minute.
9
Put the burgers on the buns, drizzle with some of the Meyer lemon-honey mustard and top with a few sprigs of watercress.
10
Serve with extra mustard on the side.

782

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1 heaping tablespoon clover honey, 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Turkey Burgers 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.

Turkey Burgers

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