Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers

Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers PT50M https://img3.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1029/03/b/273164/300x200x90.jpg These tasty turkey burgers, served on toasted focaccia and dressed with marinara sauce, are reminiscent of a sausage pizza. Shredded mozzarella combined with fresh basil melts beautifully inside these gems. 4 servings Ingredients: 4 4-inch-square slices foccacia bread, (about 2 ounces each), toasted 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided ¼ tsp. salt ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper ½ tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. minced garlic ¼ cup finely chopped scallions 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper ½ tsp. salt 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes, with juices 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 265 Kcal
Prep Time 20 Mins
Cook Time 30 Mins
Total Time 50 Mins

02 Ingredients

Burgers
- 4 4-inch-square slices foccacia bread, (about 2 ounces each), toasted
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
- ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- ¼ cup finely chopped scallions
- 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
Marinara Sauce
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
- ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
- ½ tsp. salt
- 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
- 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes, with juices
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

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03 Method

Step 1

To prepare marinara: Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in fresh tomatoes and any juices, sun-dried tomatoes, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in basil and remove from the heat. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to form a coarse-textured sauce. Return to the pan and set aside.
Step 2

To prepare burgers: Place turkey, scallions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, oregano, ½ teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 8 thin patties about 4 inches wide and ⅜ inch thick.
Step 3

Combine ¼ cup cheese and basil and place an equal amount in the center of 4 patties. Cover with the remaining patties and crimp the edges closed.
Step 4

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat (see Grilling Variation). Add burgers and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
Step 5

Warm the marinara on the stove. To assemble the burgers, spread 3 tablespoons of marinara on each toasted focaccia, top with a burger, about 3 more tablespoons of marinara and 1 tablespoon of the remaining cheese.
Step 6

Grilling Variation: To grill the turkey burgers, preheat a grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the patties, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
Step 7

Make-Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the marinara sauce (Step 1) for up to 5 days.
Step 8

Tip: To oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray.

04 Author

Ellie

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Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers

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