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Moroccan Turkey Burgers

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Mint, ginger, and cumin add exotic flavor to ground turkey in these easy hot sandwiches.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 32 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 3 drops mint extract
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/4 pounds ground turkey, light and dark meat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 3 tablespoons softened butter
  • red lettuce leaves

Preparation:

Prepare and heat grill. Combine 1/2 cup sour cream, mint, mint extract, honey, and dash pepper in small bowl and refrigerate.

In large bowl, combine 1/4 cup sour cream, bread crumbs, egg, onion, salt, cumin, ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and mix well. Add turkey and mix gently. Form into 4 patties.

Cover and chill patties for 1 hour. Brush patties with olive oil and grill over medium coals for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until thoroughly cooked.

Serve with sour cream mint sauce and lettuce on toasted, buttered hamburger buns. 4 sandwiches

User Reviews

 4 out of 5
Delicious!, Member jpurchase

I made this b/c ground turkey was on sale. Thought it sounded a little strange, but it was DELICIOUS! Pretty easy and very good.

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