More Flavor, Less Bun: French-Style Turkey Burger

Aired on: March 19, 2010, October 27, 2009

Here is a great alternative to your normal burger with all of the flavor and less of the carbs!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 pounds ground turkey breast
Salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons capers, chopped
2 to 3 sprigs thyme, leaves removed and chopped
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 kaiser rolls, split and toasted

Yields: Serves 4

Preparation

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons EVOO, about 2 turns of the pan.

While the pan is heating up, in a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey with some salt and pepper and divide the meat into four portions. Shape each portion into a burger. Sauté each burger in the hot skillet until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.

While the burgers are cooking, in a small bowl, stir together the garlic, shallot, Dijon, capers, thyme, and chicken stock. During the last two minutes of cooking, add the mixture to the pan and let it reduce, turning the burger once the mixture has thickened to coat.

Serve each burger on half of a toasted bun, pouring any remaining pan juices on top. Serve with your favorite salad or oven-roasted potatoes alongside.