Turkey Smash Burgers with Caramelized Onions
These juicy turkey burgers are a perfect griddle meal. They're tucked inside a toasted bun and topped with melted cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and spicy mayo.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- Table salt
- 1 pound (454 g) ground turkey
- 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese
- 4 burger buns
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and Sriracha. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
- Heat one side of your Blackstone griddle to medium-low. Add the oil and onion and season with salt. Cover the griddle and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- While the onions are cooking, combine the turkey, Worcestershire sauce, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Mix well and divide the mixture into 4 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, taking care not to pack the meat too tightly.
- Heat the other side of the griddle to medium-high. Place each burger ball on the griddle and use a burger press or large spatula to firmly press down on each burger until they're "smashed" to about ⅜-inch thick.
- Cook, flipping once, until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Top each patty with cheese.
- While the cheese is melting, push the onions off to one side (they should be soft and golden at this point), and place the buns, cut side down on the griddle. Let them toast for 1 to 2 minutes.
- To assemble, spread about 1 ½ teaspoons of Sriracha mayo on the top half of each bun. Place a burger patty on the bottom half of each bun, top with onions, and the top bun. Devour.
Notes
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- Get ahead--You can prepare the spicy mayo and shape the turkey burgers up to 8 hours before serving. Keep them covered and stored in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook.
- Season your griddle--Be sure that your griddle surface is well seasoned to prevent the burgers from sticking. If you're unsure, add a little oil or cooking spray to the griddle surface before cooking.
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- Cover the onions--Covering the onions for the first part of cooking allows them to soften more quickly. If you need to leave them uncovered, add an extra 5 minutes of cooking time.
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- Spray your smasher--The turkey burger mixture can be sticky. If you're concerned about them sticking when you smash the patty, spray the bottom of your smasher with cooking spray.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burgerCalories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 26.4gProtein: 34gFat: 26.1gCholesterol: 115mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 5g
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