Juicy Lucy Turkey Burgers

20m
Prep Time
6m
Cook Time
26m
Ready In

Recipe: #19835

June 30, 2015

Categories: 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"

Original is 4 servings
  • BURGERS
  • TOPPINGS OF YOUR CHOICE
  • AVOCADO SPREAD

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.

Step 2

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 6

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.

2 Reviews

dienia b

These were really good .I had to trick Mr picky with bacon and he ate most of the meat . These broil up wonderfully with the bacon

5.0

review by:
(31 Mar 2021)

Bergy

This was a delicious Saturday Night Burger. I love the Avocado Spread. It was perfect on the burger. Because I am a spice hound I added 1 teaspoon of hot sauce to the burger mixture. This burger will be made again fore sure.

5.0

review by:
(16 Aug 2015)

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