Asian Turkey Burger with Apple Slaw

Name: Asian Turkey Burger with Apple Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 green onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/4 pounds ground turkey; 1 tablespoon olive oil; SLAW:; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium apples, julienned; 2 green onions, finely chopped; ASSEMBLY:; 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

I wanted to make turkey burgers a lot more fun. On a whim, I added hoisin sauce, gingerroot and garlic. Now we eat them about once a week. —Ashley Gayle, Ellicott City, Maryland

Ingredients

3 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
SLAW:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium apples, julienned
2 green onions, finely chopped
ASSEMBLY:
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

Directions

In a large bowl, mix green onions, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook burgers 7-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°.
Meanwhile, for slaw, in a large bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Add apples and green onions; toss to coat.
To assemble, spread bun bottoms with hoisin sauce. Top with burgers; replace tops. Serve with apple slaw.
Freeze option: Place patties on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger with 1 cup apple slaw: 526 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1024mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein.

Originally published as Asian Turkey Burger Sliders with Apple Slaw in Simple & Delicious February/March 2015

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Summy

Apr 13, 2019

Delicious! I put mayo on my burger, instead of the extra hoison. Just now I was eating the leftovers and realized that these would be amazing as appetizer meatballs. Just roll and bake on a rack at 350 until done. Then serve hoison or even some sweet and sour sauce for dipping. I think I doubled the garlic, because I love it. Oh...and I'll bet this mixture, browned and crumbled in a pan, would make a fantastic filling for fried won tons, too. Mmmm....
Natalie

Dec 14, 2017

I've made this twice now and really really liked it both times. This is by far the most flavorful and juicy turkey burger recipe I've ever tried.
dmsj860

Aug 2, 2015

My husband just loves this.It's a regular in our house now.