Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Burgers Recipes

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix the ground turkey, egg, black beans, red bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until blended; form the mixture into 4 patties.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook the turkey patties in the skillet until cooked through and no longer pink the center, 7 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Marinara-heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat; add onion and garlic; cover and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in fresh tomatoes and any juices, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have broken down, 8-10 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.
• Burgers-place turkey, scallions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, oregano, pepper, and salt in a large bowl.
• Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated.
• Form into 8 thin patties about 4 inches wide and 3/8 inch thick.
• Combine 1/4 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.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add burgers and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 165°, 8-10 minutes.
• Reheat the marinara on the stove.
• To assemble the burgers, spread 3 tablespoons marinara on each toasted focaccia, top with a burger, about 3 more tablespoons marinara and 1 tablespoon remaining cheese.
• 300 calories, 15 g fat, 14 g carb, 2 g fiber.