Blueberry Turkey Burgers Recipes

TURKEY BURGERS WITH BLUEBERRY BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in the blueberries, brown sugar, pepper, vinegar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until smooth., Shape turkey into four patties; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place mushrooms on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Fold foil around mushrooms and seal tightly. , Grill burgers and mushroom packet, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted into the burgers reads 165° and juices run clear. Top burgers with cheese; cover and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted., Place buns, cut side down, on grill for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with mushrooms, spinach and blueberry sauce.

BLUEBERRY BLUE CHEESE BACON BURGER

Steps:

• Coarsely chop enough fresh basil leaves to make 1/2 cup.
• Combine the chopped basil with the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic, stirring until smooth. Season with kosher salt to taste, then refrigerate until ready to use.
• In a small saucepan, bring the blueberries and other barbecue sauceingredients to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Keep warm until ready to use.
• Lightly oil the grates of a gas grill and preheat to 450 degrees.
• Form the ground beef into 4 equal patties, being careful not to overly pack the meat together. Season both sides liberally with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Cook the burgers over direct heat for 6 minutes, watching carefully for any flare ups.
• Flip the burgers and cook for 4 more minutes on the other side, or until done.
• Spread basil aioli on the cut side of each bun, both top and bottom pieces.
• Next, pile arugula on the bottom bun and top with a grilled burger.
• Spread a tablespoon or two of the blueberry barbecue sauce on the burger.
• Top with blue cheese crumbles, bacon, and the top bun. Serve immediately.

BLUEBERRY BURGER

Steps:

• Place the freeze dried blueberries in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until powdered.
• In a large bowl, combine the blueberries with the beef, salt and several turns of the pepper mill.
• With your hands or a wooden spoon, mix the beef until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
• Form into 4 burgers. Pan-fry or grill according to taste. Do not flatten while cooking and only flip once.
• Add the cheese (if using) about 2 minutes before the end of the cook time.
• Place the burgers on buns and serve with ketchup, chili sauce, or your favorite toppings.
• Makes 4 burgers.

BLUEBERRY-TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Place bread in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs.
• Transfer to a large bowl. (No need to wash the workbowl.).
• Add blueberries, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire, garlic, salt and pepper to the food processor; process until pureed. Scrape into the bowl with the breadcrumbs. Add ground turkey and egg and mix well with a potato masher or hands.
• Divide the mixture into 5 or 6 equal portions; form into 1/2-inch-thick patties, about 4 inches in diameter.
• Meanwhile, preheat broiler or heat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high. If using the broiler, coat a broiler pan with cooking spray. If using a grill, oil the grill rack by rubbing it with an oil-soaked paper towel.
• Cook patties until browned and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 160°F
• Serve immediately, with or without rolls and toppings.

BLUEBERRY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. Combine mayonnaise, basil, lemon zest, and half of the blueberries in a small bowl; mix well and reserve.
• 2. Combine remaining blueberries, garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a bowl and mash well with a fork. Add ground turkey, bread crumbs, salt and pepper, mix until well combined.
• 3. Divide into 4 portions and form into 3 1/2 inch diameter patties.
• 4. Coat a grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium high heat. Add patties and grill 5 to 6 minutes each side or until a thermometer inserted in the center registers 175 degrees.
• 5. To serve, place 1 tomato slice, 1 lettuce leaf and 1 turkey burger on bottom half of each English muffin(toasted)
• 6. Spread cut side of muffin tops with basil mayonnaise and place on burgers, serve right away.