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Nor Cal Turkey Burger

Nor Cal & So Cal Turkey Burger recipes

Susan, CA Grown Mom
This is a tale of two turkey burgers! Our Nor Cal Turkey Burger has an earthy yet sophisticated flavor. While our So Cal Turkey burger boasts some serious south of the border flair with big bold flavors and just the right amount of heat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Nor Cal Turkey Burger

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 red onion sliced thin and caramelized
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • S&P
  • 1/3 cup Mayo
  • 4 tablespoon fresh chopped basil leaves
  • Arugula
  • Yellow Heirloom tomato
  • Burger Buns toasted

So Cal Burger

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 jalapeno minced and sautéed
  • 1/2 cup bleu cheese crumbles
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 slices white cheddar
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons sauce from can of chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 bunch red leaf lettuce

Instructions
 

To make the Nor Cal Turkey Burger

  • Combine the turkey, garlic, onions, feta, breadcrumbs, S&P and egg. The mixture will be somewhat "wet". Form into patties.
  • BBQ on a hot grill until cooked through. Flip over and continue to grill other side.
  • Top with jack cheese and allow to melt completely.
  • Load up toasted bun with mayo and sprinkle with chopped basil.
  • Place burger on top.
  • Top with handful of arugula.
  • Finish with tomato.
  • Add mayo and more basil to top bun.

To make the So Cal Turkey Burger

  • Combine turkey, jalapeno, garlic, bleu cheese, breadcrumbs, S&P and egg. Mixture will be "wet". Form into patties and grill on a hot BBQ.
  • Top with one slice of white cheddar.
  • Mix the mayo and adobo sauce until well combined.
  • Add the mayo to the bottom of a toasted bun.
  • Top with the cheese melted patty.
  • Top with 1/4 sliced fresh avocado.
  • Top with red leafy lettuce.
  • Add more chipotle aioli to the top bun.

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Notes

This turkey mixture is very delicate. Have patience when cooking on the grill!
Nutritional information is based on ingredients and measurements for the Nor Cal variation of this turkey burger. 

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 31gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 387mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 153IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg
Keyword arugula, burger, grilling, ground turkey, hamburger, turkey burger
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