Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers 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. Ingredients • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes, with juices • 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil • 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey • 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions • 2 teaspoons minced garlic • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided • 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil • 4 4-inch-squ foccacia bread, (about 2 ounces each), toasted ________________________________________ Cooking Directions 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, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 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, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon 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. Step 3 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. 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. 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.
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:15:34 +0000
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