Turkey Burgers with Barbecue Sauce
Submitted by kamin sidek
Herb-seasoned turkey burgers with tarragon and white wine, grilled and served with a homemade barbecue sauce of tomatoes, mushrooms, green pepper, garlic, and Tabasco. Makes 12 burgers for a crowd-ready cookout.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
30 minREADY
45 minThese aren’t your average bland turkey burgers, and that homemade sauce is the reason you’ll never reach for a bottle again.
Minced turkey gets mixed with finely chopped onion, fresh tarragon, and a splash of white wine that keeps the patties moist and adds a subtle sophistication you don’t usually find in burger territory.
The sauce cooks alongside: dry-fried onions and garlic go golden, then sliced green pepper, mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, and oregano simmer down into a chunky, rustic barbecue sauce with a kick of Tabasco.
Grill the patties until they’re charred on the outside and cooked through, then smother them in that sauce.
This recipe makes 12 burgers, so it’s built for a backyard full of hungry people.
Pro Tips
- The white wine in the burger mix adds moisture that prevents the lean turkey from drying out on the grill
- Dry-fry the sauce onions without oil for a deeper, more caramelized flavor
- Ground chicken works as a direct swap if you prefer it over turkey
- Shape the patties slightly thinner in the center since they puff up during grilling
Ingredients
Directions
Place minced turkey in a large bowl.
Add onion, wine and herbs.
Mix together well and season to taste.
Shape into 12 burgers.
Place on a tray and set aside.
To make the sauce dry fry the onions and add the garlic.
Cook until a pale golden brown.
Add pepper and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
Add mushrooms, tomatoes and oregano and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
Add tabasco sauce and season to taste.
Heat to grill to moderate and grill the burgers for about 7 minutes each side until cooked.
Serve immediately.
Chicken may be used instead of turkey.
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