Italian Turkey Burgers (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Burgers
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1 pound 99% lean ground turkey
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1 pound turkey sausage, sweet or spicy, with casings removed (spicy preferred)
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⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
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2 teaspoons ground basil
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2 teaspoons ground oregano
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1 teaspoon fennel seeds
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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8 ounces Asiago cheese
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8 ounces Mozzarella cheese
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6 whole wheat hamburger buns
→ For the Grilled Vegetables
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1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
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1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, turkey sausage, bread crumbs, basil, oregano, fennel seeds, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Gently mix with your fingers until evenly incorporated without compacting the meat. Shape the mixture into 6 patties.
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Grill patties over medium-high heat until browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until fully cooked, approximately 5 more minutes. When almost ready, top each burger with Mozzarella and Asiago cheese.
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In a medium bowl, toss red onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper slices with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Place vegetables in a grill basket and grill until softened and lightly charred, about 8 minutes, turning often to avoid burning.
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Toast the hamburger buns on the grill as desired.
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Serve cooked turkey burgers on toasted buns, topped with grilled vegetables. Enjoy immediately.
# Helpful Notes:
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Leftover cooked turkey patties can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in a sealed container.
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For freezing, place uncooked patties on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
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Cooked patties can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
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To reheat, add a little water to a skillet while heating to keep the burgers moist.