Mouthwatering Turkey Burgers

***There's nothing like a big, juicy cheeseburger to satisfy your appetite. I've never really given ground turkey a chance until lately, and boy am I glad that I did! Ground turkey is so much healthier than ground beef, but I guess I've always just pictured turkey burgers as dry, bland and just not as appealing as beef. Well, these burgers put a rest to that myth!

I learned this technique for making a great burger from my Dad. He's always taken a packet of onion soup mix and added it to the ground beef, and it produces such juicy, delicious patties. I thought that it might be a good idea to try the same method with turkey meat. These burgers were FAR from dry...they were juicy and perfect! Plus, the onion mix adds such a great flavor to the meat. After topping with your favorite burger accompaniments, you'll be in love!

Bon Appetit!***

Source: Inspired/Adapted from Lipton's recipe for Onion Burgers

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground turkey

1/4 cup water

1/2 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix
Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
Your choice of toppings (we added lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, mustard and ketchup!)

Directions:
Place the ground turkey, water and Onion Soup Mix in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly and shape into 4 patties (your hands are your best mixing tools here...don't be afraid to get dirty!).

Grill or broil until cooked through.

Finish with your favorite hamburger toppings!

Comments

Lady Amalthea said…

These sound delish! I could also see mixing some broth in instead of the water for another little flavor boost. Thanks for the inspiration!

April 24, 2011 at 7:42 PM

jidgede said…

celeste, i hope you are ok...just saw all the devastation your way....thinking about you...jennie in w tn <><

April 28, 2011 at 7:34 AM

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