Turkey Burgers Stuffed with Onions and Beef "Bacon"

This turkey burger is full of flavor, and even has a little bit of beef (bacon) in it! Try it out, and tell us what you think! 

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 large vidalia onion, sliced
  • 1 large Spanish onion, sliced
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 lb. of KOL Foods Beef "bacon" - half will be used in the burger, other half to top burger
  • 1 pound of mushrooms (portabella or baby bella), sliced
  • 2 lb. KOL Foods ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh sage, chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp. fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
  • 1 extra large egg
  • 1/2 cup gluten free oats or bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

Recommended Burger Toppings:

  • avocado
  • beef "bacon"
  • spinach or arugula
  • caramelized onions
  • grilled mushrooms

1. In one pan, heat up some olive oil. Add the onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook on medium until the onions are caramelized. set pan aside when done.

2. In another pan, cook the beef bacon. Because it's fatty, you don't need to add any oil. Cook until crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

3. In that same grill pan, grill the mushrooms until nicely browned. Set aside.

4. Crumble up half of the beef bacon.

5. In a mixing bowl, mix up the ground turkey with the fresh herbs, the egg, the oats or bread crumbs, the

Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.

6. Form the burger in to a small patty.

7. Place a tablespoon of the crumbled beef bacon and the caramelized onions in center of each patty. Top and seal with additional burger mixture.

8. Cook burger on a barbecue or on a grill pan until done.

9. Top with your favorite burger toppings.

Serves 6-8