Turkey Burgers

• From food network kitchens
• Cook time: 25 mins 
• Level: easy
• Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, plus 1 teaspoon
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 14 ounces lean 93% ground turkey meat
• 6 ounces lean ground sirloin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 whole-wheat buns or pita bread, toasted

Garnishes:

• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Mustard
• Ketchup

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with some salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Whisk the garlic with the balsamic, Worcestershire, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
Crumble the turkey and beef into a large mixing bowl. Pour the garlic mixture over the meat and form into 4 (5-ounce) burgers. Cover and set aside while you cook the onions.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Season the onions with the remaining teaspoon of balsamic and salt and pepper, to taste.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for a minute. Brush 1 side of the burgers with the oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook seasoned side down until browned, about 2 minutes. Brush and season the top of the burgers, flip and cook until other side is brown, about 2 minutes more.
Transfer burgers to a baking dish and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted side ways into the burgers registers 160 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Place the burgers on the buns or in pita and let rest for a few minutes. Serve with the caramelized onions and garnishes of your choice.

**My variations: I use spicy organic mustard, and I add about 2 TBs tiny crunchy dried onions from the seasoning section (not fried!) I cook some mushrooms with the onions in balsamic vinegar or worcestershire sauce and put it on top the patty. And you can also add avocado too if you're feeling crazy!

I have excluded the beef many times and it still tastes delicious with all the toppings...just make sure reduce cooking time because it can be dry!**

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