Description
Mouthwatering Turkey Burgers with Balsamic Caramelized Onions and Provolone elevate weeknight dinners with gourmet flair. Juicy patties topped with sweet onions and melted cheese invite you to savor each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground turkey
- 8 slices provolone cheese
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons (3 large cloves) garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
Topping and Balsamic Mixture:
- 3 large onions (white or red), halved and thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
- Bread options: whole wheat bun, brioche bun, English muffin, pita, or bed of greens
Instructions
- Slowly transform sliced onions with balsamic vinegar in a covered skillet over medium heat for approximately 20 minutes until softened, then uncover and continue cooking, stirring periodically to develop deep caramelization. Periodically add water and allow liquid to evaporate, repeating until onions become rich, soft, and golden brown.
- Blend ground turkey with finely diced onion, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Gently combine ingredients without overmixing, then form into 8 uniform burger patties.
- Heat grill to medium-high temperature around 400°F. Place turkey patties on hot grates and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F. During final cooking minute, drape provolone cheese over each patty and close grill lid to facilitate melting.
- Transfer burgers onto selected bread or bun, generously crown with balsamic caramelized onions. Enhance with optional garnishes like crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, or tangy pickles for additional flavor complexity.
Notes
- Use wet hands when forming turkey burger patties to prevent sticking and create smoother, more uniform shapes.
- Add a splash of olive oil or an egg to the turkey mixture to keep burgers juicy and prevent dryness during grilling.
- Let turkey burgers rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to redistribute internal juices and maintain tenderness.
- Swap bread for lettuce wraps to make the recipe low-carb or gluten-free, and use ground chicken as an alternative protein option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg