Where’s the Beef?
A great burger can be made from just about anything, but when made from fresh ground turkey or chicken breast it becomes a blank canvas for a variety of global flavors.
To help get you started on your masterpiece burger, I’ve come up with 10 quick and delicious mix-ins that don’t require a lot of measuring or mess. Now I’m not saying I’m a burger expert or that this is the ULTIMATE BURGER; these are just some easy ideas to spice up the somewhat pedestrian turkey burger.
First, the basic recipe for six K4 burgers:
• 1 pound 98% fat free ground turkey breast (or ground chicken breast)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 multi-grain hamburger buns
• 1 teaspoon of butter or olive oil on each bun before toasting
Next, add any of the combinations below - no specific amount is required, just mix-in whatever amount sounds good to you. Fire up the grill and cook burgers until cooked through (about 165°), and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
1. Chopped frozen spinach (squeeze dry), garlic, lemon juice and red pepper flakes
2. Chili powder, ground cumin; top burger with fresh salsa and cilantro leaves
3. Chopped basil, mint, cilantro, lime juice, minced jalapeño; top with sliced cucumbers and pickled ginger
4. Old Bay seasoning or Cajun spices, diced bell peppers; top with yellow mustard
5. Diced onion, celery, grated lemon peel, tarragon
6. Green onions, bottled chili sauce; top with arugula
7. Curry powder, cilantro, green onion, minced ginger; top with grilled zucchini or peppers
8. Minced garlic, diced onion, Italian seasoning; top with sliced tomatoes drizzled with balsamic vinegar
9. Rosemary and thyme; top with sautéed mushrooms and onions
10. Garlic, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, capers
Tip: If you’re unsure how much seasoning to add at first, start gradually and cook a small portion in a pan before adding more.
And be sure to check our website for more grilled summer suppers.
Buon Appetito!
To help get you started on your masterpiece burger, I’ve come up with 10 quick and delicious mix-ins that don’t require a lot of measuring or mess. Now I’m not saying I’m a burger expert or that this is the ULTIMATE BURGER; these are just some easy ideas to spice up the somewhat pedestrian turkey burger.
First, the basic recipe for six K4 burgers:
• 1 pound 98% fat free ground turkey breast (or ground chicken breast)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 multi-grain hamburger buns
• 1 teaspoon of butter or olive oil on each bun before toasting
Next, add any of the combinations below - no specific amount is required, just mix-in whatever amount sounds good to you. Fire up the grill and cook burgers until cooked through (about 165°), and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
1. Chopped frozen spinach (squeeze dry), garlic, lemon juice and red pepper flakes
2. Chili powder, ground cumin; top burger with fresh salsa and cilantro leaves
3. Chopped basil, mint, cilantro, lime juice, minced jalapeño; top with sliced cucumbers and pickled ginger
4. Old Bay seasoning or Cajun spices, diced bell peppers; top with yellow mustard
5. Diced onion, celery, grated lemon peel, tarragon
6. Green onions, bottled chili sauce; top with arugula
7. Curry powder, cilantro, green onion, minced ginger; top with grilled zucchini or peppers
8. Minced garlic, diced onion, Italian seasoning; top with sliced tomatoes drizzled with balsamic vinegar
9. Rosemary and thyme; top with sautéed mushrooms and onions
10. Garlic, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, capers
Tip: If you’re unsure how much seasoning to add at first, start gradually and cook a small portion in a pan before adding more.
And be sure to check our website for more grilled summer suppers.
Buon Appetito!
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Comment by Fournier-Mully on June 14, 2009 at 8:06pm -
I love burgers! (My family is a huge red-meat family; I'm chicken, fish and veggies) They will love these! I BBQ'd last night, but I could heat up the grill again! Thank you Hollyce!
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Comment by Kinetix Chef Hollyce on June 10, 2009 at 2:23pm - we're are doing just that!
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Comment by Jen Buttolph on June 10, 2009 at 1:54pm - Beautiful Hollyce, Thank you! You need to turn it into a 'Quick Guide' in the Nutrition Library so we never ever lose this!
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Comment by Toni Schlesinger on May 26, 2009 at 6:43pm -
This is awesome. My recipe uses brown mustard, garlic powder, low-fat cheese, tabasco, onion powder, parsley and sea salt. I also add a "secret" ingredient that I will share with my Kinetix friends -- a touch of liquid smoke (a little goes a long way).
Try it -- you'll love it, I guarantee!
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Comment by Kathy Herrmann on May 26, 2009 at 3:19pm - Great idea Lisa! Yes, you're being a "workmaker" but its all good. At least we can eat the work in this case. :-)
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Comment by Coach Lisa on May 26, 2009 at 3:11pm -
I heart Holly's Global Burgers!
HEYYYYYY!!!!!
Mabye we should have a Super Duper Global Buger ExtravaGAN za! at KCorp!
Bring in some fixins'???
Am I being a "workmaker" now ? woops.. you know it sounds fun though!
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Comment by Kathy Herrmann on May 26, 2009 at 2:13pm
- Holly - these ideas are awesome! I can't wait to try them.
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Comment by Coach Danielle on May 26, 2009 at 12:47pm -
i love it. you are the best chef hollyce!!!!!!!!!
i love meat!
thank you for saving us from the oh- so "pedestrian" turkey burgers!
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Comment by Coach Lisa on January 5, 2009 at 10:44am
- Yes, I am thinking a taste of summer sounds pretty darn good this month.... Thanks for pullling it out Kara!
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Comment by Kara Berkshire on January 3, 2009 at 7:51pm - I was just looking through old newsletters and found this... thank you so much for the great twists! My husband loves just eating some burgers so this gets rid of the boring and brings in the WOW! YES!
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