Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Turkey Burgers with Spinach and Feta

I had some left over hamburger buns to use up and if you know my family you know we hate to be wasteful.  So I decided to try my hand at making some turkey burgers.  It was raining out so we decided to pan fry them and they were a bit sticky anyway so I think that's the best method for this recipe.  They turned out amazing!  The next time I make them I think I'll add some hot sauce to kick them up a notch more, we like spicy foods.  Of course we served with french fries and topped with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and a touch of mayo.

Ingredients
1/2 cup of chopped onion
4 garlic cloves
2 cups fresh baby spinach
19-20 ounce package of ground turkey, not the super light kind you want a little fat
1/4 cup pasteurized eggs or 1 eggs beaten
4 ounces feta 
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
pepper to taste
hot sauce to taste - optional
hamburger buns
burger toppings (lettuce, tomato, pickle) and condiments (mayo)

Recipe
  1. Cook onion and garlic over medium heat until onion is slightly caramelized (slightly browned), around 4 minutes
  2. Add spinach and cook until wilted, around 2 more minutes.  Remove from heat
  3. Combine turkey, eggs, feta, worcestershire, pepper and hot sauce (optional).  Add onion mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. Heat large skillet over medium heat.  Form meat mixture into patties and place in pan.  The patties should not be too think and only the width of a burger bun.  
  5. Do not turn until they are nicely browned, 4 or 5 minutes depending on temperature.  You will notice the patties shrink and edges appear cooked.  Then allow the other side to cook until browned.  You can turn once more for a few minutes to ensure they thoroughly cooked.  If you wait let them brown before flipping they will have amazing flavor and actually be more moist.   
  6. Place on buns and top with your favorite toppings

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