This is a recipe for turkey burgers with hidden veggies. Now don't go running away screaming! They're so good that if I tell my 5 year old we're having hamburgers, she'll eat most of a huge one and enjoy it to death. And she generally refuses to eat turkey, carrots or onions. She has no clue that there's anything going on in that burger but unbridled tastiness. I jones for these burgers like nothing else in my repertoire!
If you don't have a grill, now is a good time to become friends with your broiler. Just think of it as an upside down grill! I became fast friends with mine one rainy, rainy winter in Scotland and we've been friends ever since. You can do them in a frying pan, too, but trust me, they're the best on the grill. I'm stamping this recipe with the "So good you won't even need condiments!" seal of approval. But they're extra good with some tomato, pickle and lettuce. Oh man...guess what I'm gonna go have for lunch right now?
Moist Turkey Burgers for the Grill
2 lbs ground turkey
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot (do not squeeze out any moisture from the carrots! Just grate them straight into the mixing bowl)
1 small onion finely chopped (or grated...hides it better from little eyes) ;)
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic, or 1-2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 cup barbecue sauce (I love Famous Dave's Rich & Sassy)
1/2-1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
~In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey with all the ingredients, mixing well to combine.
~If you love garlic, increase fresh garlic to 2 tablespoons.
~Shape mixture into 8 patties (if it's too wet, add more breadcrumbs, too dry, add more barbecue sauce) cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Patties will be easier to handle if they're seperated by a layer of waxed paper.
~You can freeze the patties at the point, too.
~Chill for at least 4 hours to let the flavors blend, up to 24 hours.
~Grill for 4 minutes per side, or until done. Alternately, they can be broiled on a rack or cooked in a frying pan.
~Serve on toasted buns. Enjoy!
