Juicy Turkey burgers with Sautéed Asparagus & Mushrooms

One thing is for sure, two things for certain I love burgers! To begin, nothing beats a juicy, chargrilled burger topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and ketchup and mustard. Just thinking about it makes me excited.

However, I have no idea how to operate a grill, and when the craving for a delicious burger hits, I have to make it happen! Plus, it's nice to have a homemade turkey burger on the plate in 30 min or less!

I was craving a burger recently, but I wanted something healthier. So I decided to make some homemade turkey burgers without a bun. I started them on the stove and finished them in the oven. They were fantastic. 

Here's a simple recipe for you or your crew to try at home.

Prep Time: 6 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 package of lean, ground turkey

1/2 tsp of paprika

1/2 tsp of salt

1 tsp of pepper

1 tbsp garlic powder

Procedure

• Pre-heat oven to 400

• Heat a large, heavy, ovenproof skillet over medium heat until very hot, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 tbsp of oil to the pan and swirl to coat the bottom.

• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl

• Form (4) patties

• Add the burgers and cook over medium heat without moving the burgers until the bottom side of each is dark golden brown and crusted 3 to 4 minutes.

• Transfer the pan to the oven and continue cooking for 7 to 8 minutes, or until burgers are completely cooked (an instant-read thermometer inserted from the side of the burger into the center should register 160°F)

• Remove from the oven, soak up excess oil, add toppings & enjoy!
  

I will admit that I consumed three of the burgers. I was unable to stop myself. lol

If you'd like the recipe for my sautéed garlic asparagus and mushroom dish, let me know in the comments. It was also delicious.

These turkey burgers go well with salad, corn on the cob, mixed vegetables, and french fries, among other delicious accompaniments.

Please let me know how it turned out if you try the recipe. Any day of the week, you can whip up this easy, quick recipe. Keep some ground turkey on hand so you can satisfy your cravings for burgers!