Juicy Turkey Burgers

Total Time: 48 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey (93% lean)
• 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil

Recipe

• 1 combine the ground turkey, cheese, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, and mustard in a bowl until blended.
• 2 divide the meat into 4 portions.
• 3 lightly toss one portion from hand to hand to form a ball, then lightly flatten the ball with your fingertips into a 1-inch patty.
• 4 repeat with the remaining portions.
• 5 heat the oil in a large heavy skillet (preferably cast iron or stainless steel with an aluminum core).
• 6 over medium heat until very hot.
• 7 swirl the oil in the pan to coat the bottom.
• 8 add the burgers and cook over medium heat without moving them until the bottom of each is dark brown and crusted, 3-4 minutes.
• 9 turn the burgers over, continue to cook until the bottom is light brown but not yet crusted, 3-4 minutes.
• 10 decrease heat to low; position the cover slightly ajar on the pan and allow steam to escape, and continue to cook for 8-10 minutes longer, flipping once if necessary to promote deep browning, or until the center is completely opaque yet still juicy or an instant read thermometer reads 160°.
• 11 remove from the pan and serve immediately.