Knife-and-Fork Chili Turkey Burgers

Recipe courtesy George Stella, George Stella's Livin' Low Carb: Family Recipes Stella-Style, Simon and Schuster, 2005

Show: Low Carb and Lovin' ItEpisode: Healthy Habits

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (100)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
5 servings (2 burgers each)

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

Burgers:

2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon Quick and Easy Sugar-Free Ketchup, recipe follows
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Garnish:

10 tablespoons mayonnaise
10 red leaf lettuce leaves
10 tomato slices
10 onion slices
10 pickle spears

Directions

Make the Burgers: Mix all the ingredients together with your hands, except the oil, in a bowl.

Divide the meat mixture into 10 equal-sized patties.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the burgers, turning once, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side.(A instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the thickest burger should read at least 165 degrees F.)

Divide the burgers among plates--2 to a plate. Dollop each serving with mayonnaise and stack lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on top.

Quick and Easy Sugar-Free Ketchup:

8 ounces no-sugar-added tomato sauce

6 ounces no-sugar-added tomato paste

2 tablespoons white vinegar

1/4 cup sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Nutritional Analysis per serving of ketchup:

Calories: 10

Total Fat: 0

Saturated Fat: 0

Carbohydrates: 2

Fiber: 0.5

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recipe Knife-and-Fork Chili Turkey Burgers
Tanya Wake Forest, NC 07-06-2009
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"The hit at the barbecue"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made ten of these burgers at my 4th of July barbecue for the first time. They were a BIG hit. I had people asking for more... and telling me how good they were. Some even asked for the recipe. This was my first time making burgers with turkey meat and you better believe I'll be making them again. Next time I'll make a lot more.Read more
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Gail Metuchen, NJ 10-20-2008
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good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I loved these burgers but have to admit I did not keep it low carb. I halved the recipe and just made regular burgers on a... roll. I omitted the egg and put the cheeese on top instead of in the burger.Read more
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Anonymous 02-21-2008
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SOOO YUMMY!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I Love this recipe. I found it years ago when I was cooking low-carb and made them often. I strayed from the low-carb... lifestyle for a long while and am now back to it. I am preparing these burgers again and lovin them more than ever. I didn't even realize how much I missed them! By the way neither my husband or myself are huge Turkey fans but these are quite the exception!!!Read more
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Anonymous 11-27-2007
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Slight Modification... but still Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I try to follow a low-carb diet (from time to time). It can become pretty monotonous... When I found this recipe, it was... heaven... a jazzed-up burger that WASN'T beef. Since I'm not such a fan of turkey, I tried it with ground chicken (slightly moister, I think). I loved it immediately, and began experimenting with my own amounts of ingredients, but basically sticking to George's original. I add more cheese (sometimes even several cheeses, whatever is in the fridge: cheddar, grated Locatelli & maybe some shaved provolone... I like a more kicked-up flavor). I even up the onions, garlic and the chili powder. All in all, a very satisfying burger. I don't miss the bun at all!Read more
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Lisa Crofton, MD 10-15-2007
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Even the kids love these
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

From the four year old on up, love these turkey burgers.
recipe Knife-and-Fork Chili Turkey Burgers
Anonymous 08-09-2007
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Just OK
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made these for dinner tonight and was disappointed after reading all these great reviews. I don't know what everyone else... finds so delicious. I thought they tasted like regular, boring turkey burgers with a little extra taste. Really nothing special; I'd keep looking.Read more