Turkey Burgers Stuffed With Salsa and Mozzarella

Name: Turkey Burgers Stuffed With Salsa and Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium-large, ripe, locally grown tomato to yield 6 ounces finely chopped, plus 3 medium-large ripe tomatoes; 1 small red onion to yield 1 tablespoon chopped; 1 small clove garlic; An eighth to a quarter of a jalapeno pepper; A few sprigs of fresh cilantro to yield 2 tablespoons chopped; A few sprigs of parsley to yield 1 tablespoon chopped; 1 small ball of smoked or fresh mozzarella to yield 1/2 cup coarsely shredded; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3/4 pound ground white-meat turkey; A few shakes of salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; Hard, round rolls, optional

Servings: persons

1 medium-large, ripe, locally grown tomato to yield 6 ounces finely chopped, plus 3 medium-large ripe tomatoes
1 small red onion to yield 1 tablespoon chopped
1 small clove garlic
An eighth to a quarter of a jalapeno pepper
A few sprigs of fresh cilantro to yield 2 tablespoons chopped
A few sprigs of parsley to yield 1 tablespoon chopped
1 small ball of smoked or fresh mozzarella to yield 1/2 cup coarsely shredded
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 pound ground white-meat turkey
A few shakes of salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Hard, round rolls, optional

1
Wash, trim and finely chop one of the tomatoes, as if making salsa.
2
Finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
3
Wash, trim, seed and mince the jalapeno.
4
Wash and finely chop the cilantro and parsley.
5
Shred the mozzarella.
6
Combine all these ingredients with the oil, ground turkey, salt and pepper, and shape into 6 patties.
7
Heat a nonstick pan until it is medium-hot, and saute the patties until they are browned on both sides and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
8
Slice the rolls, and put the turkey burgers on them, if desired.
9
Wash, trim and thickly slice the tomatoes; serve with the burgers.

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium-large, ripe, locally grown tomato to yield 6 ounces finely chopped, plus 3 medium-large ripe tomatoes, 1 small red onion to yield 1 tablespoon chopped, 1 small clove garlic, An eighth to a quarter of a jalapeno pepper, and more.

Yes, Turkey Burgers Stuffed With Salsa and Mozzarella falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!