Juicy Lucy Turkey Burgers
"This recipe was inspired by the specialty at Matt's Bar in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Two patties surrounding a molten cheese core..mmmmm. Equal parts of lamb and beef could also be used in place of the turkey. Source: Keepers"
Ingredients
- BURGERS
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- TOPPINGS OF YOUR CHOICE
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- AVOCADO SPREAD
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (353.3 g)
- Calories 539.5
- Total Fat - 28.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 5.1 g
- Cholesterol - 97.3 mg
- Sodium - 607.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 28.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 5.1 g
- Sugars - 4.8 g
- Protein - 46 g
- Calcium - 115.8 mg
- Iron - 3.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 34.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the turkey, yogurt, lemon zest, mustard and thyme, then season with salt and pepper. Gently mix together with a fork or your hands.
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Divide the meat into 8 even-size balls. Gently press each one into a patty about 1/4-inch thick. Put 1 chunk of cheese in the center of each of the 4 patties, then cover with the remaining 4 patties. Seal the cheese inside by gently pressing the patties together all the way around the edges. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
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Step 5
In a grill pan or large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the burgers and cook until browned on the first side, about 3 minutes. Flip them over and cook until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes more. (If a bit of cheese oozes out, don't worry; the crusty bits left in the pan are the best part, so just peel them off and eat them.) Transfer the burgers to the buns and serve with toppings.
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Step 7
AVOCADO SPREAD METHOD:
Step 8
In a food processor, combine the avocado, sour cream, vinegar, lime juice, salt and a large pinch of pepper. Pulse a few times to break up the avocado, then gradually add the oil with the motor running and process until smooth. (It should have the consistency of mayonnaise.) Transfer to a bowl, then stir in the cilantro and check the seasonings. The Avocado Spread will keep, covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.
Tips
No special items needed.