Hawaiian Turkey Burgers With Pineapple-Papaya Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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A simple, four-ingredient sauce elevates this burger from pretty good to perfect. After eating this burger, you'll dream of luaus. Ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped fresh pineapple |
3 tablespoons fresh papaya, finely diced |
2/3 cup barbecue sauce |
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce |
1 pound ground turkey breast |
3 tablespoons unseasoned breadcrumbs |
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
4 thin slices fresh pineapple (optional) |
4 whole-grain hamburger rolls, toasted |
4 lettuce leaves |
4 tomato slices |
4 thinly sliced red onion (optional) |
Directions:
1. For sauce, combine all ingredients in saucepan. Cook, stirring over moderate heat until sauce boils; simmer 10 minutes.
2. Preheat grill.
3. For burgers, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, onion, cayenne, sugar, and 1/3 cup sauce in a bowl until just combined. Form into 4 (1-inch) patties.
4. Brush burgers with oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat, turning once, about 6 minutes per side. Baste with sauce, and grill 2 minutes more; transfer to plate. If desired, grill pineapple slices 2 minutes per side; transfer to plate.
5. Place burgers on rolls, and spoon on remaining Pineapple-Papaya Sauce. Top with pineapple slice (if desired), lettuce, tomato, and onion slices (if desired).
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