© 2024 National Turkey Federation
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10 eggs, lightly beaten
2-1/2 c TURKEY STOCK
2/3 c balsamic vinegar
2/3 c olive oil
3 c dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
1/4 c dried basil
1 tbsp dried oregano
10 lbs GROUND TURKEY
Salt and freshly ground black pepper As needed
2 c coarse grain Dijon mustard
1-1/2 c heavy mayonnaise
27 Kaiser buns, split
2 Heads green leaf lettuce, washed, dried and chilled
4-6 tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 lbs onions, thinly sliced
Pickle slices As needed
1. GROUND TURKEY MIXTURE
Mix eggs, turkey stock, vinegar and olive oil together in a large mixing bowl.
Continue to mix in bread crumbs, garlic and herbs. Mix well.
Break up ground turkey and mix it in with the other ingredients.
Incorporate all ingredients together. Do not over mix.
Using a 6-ounce scoop, shape into patties. Cover and hold for service in refrigerator.
2. GRILLING TURKEY BURGERS
Season turkey burgers with salt and pepper. Place on preheated char broiler.
Turn after 4 minutes.
Continue to grill until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
3. SERVICE and PLATING
Mix mustard and mayonnaise together. Chill and hold for service.
For each order, toast one Kaiser bun.
Pipe mustard/mayonnaise mixture onto turkey burger.
Place two tomato slices, 1 ounce sliced onion and pickle slices on each leaf lettuce.
Serve with seasonal fruit salad.
720 Total Calories
340 Calories from Fat
38 g Total Fat
58 % Daily Total Fat
7 g Saturated Fat
35 % Daily Saturated Fat
205 g Cholesterol
68 % Daily Cholesterol
1480 mg Sodium
62 % Daily Sodium
49 g Total Carbohydrates
16 % Daily Total Carbohydrates
4 g Dietary Fiber
16 % Daily Dietary Fiber
6 g Sugars
45 g Protein
25 % Daily Protein
15 % Daily Vitamin C
20 % Daily Calcium
35 % Daily Iron