Mar-a-Lago's Fabulous Turkey Burgers

Mar-a-Lago's Turkey Burgers

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This is simply the most fabulous turkey burger I have ever tasted, and competes with my favorite luxe Sirloin burger as well.

When I heard Oprah, and a few of my own acquaintances rave about these burgers, I knew I had to make them.

The recipe is from Donald Trump's executive chef Jeff O'Neill, and is available on Oprah's website.

Just a note - other's have commented, and I agree 8 ounces is a HUGE burger. I prefer a 4 to 5 ounce burger.

When I made them I used 20 ounces of "Jenny-o's" ground turkey (7% fat), and approximately quartered the remaining ingredients; I was generous with my measurements as I was working with 20 ounces of meat, not one pound. I formed the amount I used into 4 patties, they were plenty big enough.

While the Pear-Chutney recipe is very good, I feel it is overkill and not necessary at all. I'm going to serve it another time as a condiment for grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.

I much preferred blending about 1/2 cup of Best Foods (Hellmann's) mayonnaise with about a tablespoon of Mango chutney (straight from the jar); whirring it in the mini food-processor. (Pictured in the small square dish on the plate.) It is a fabulous spread for this sandwich. I served the burgers on my own homemade sandwich buns, however, they would be wonderful in pita, on whole wheat buns, or even by themselves, without bread.

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Mar-a-Lago Turkey Burgers Recipe

from chef Jeff O'Neill

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1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

1/2 cup celery, finely chopped

3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced

1/8 cup canola oil

4 pounds ground turkey breast

2 Tbsp. salt

1 Tbsp. black pepper

2 tsp. chipotle Tabasco™

1 lemon, juice and grated zest

1/2 bunch parsley, finely chopped

1/4 cup Major Grey's Chutney, pureed

Sauté the scallions, celery and apples in the canola oil until tender. Let cool.

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Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl.

Add sautéed items and the remaining ingredients. Shape into eight 8-ounce burgers.

Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Season the turkey burgers with salt and pepper.

Place on a preheated, lightly oiled grill.

Grill each side for 7 minutes until meat is thoroughly cooked.

Let sit for 5 minutes.

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Serve with a side of Mar-a-Lago Pear Chutney (see below) and your favorite toasted bread, pita or hamburger roll. If desired, omit the chutney and serve with other favorite condiments.

Mar-a-Lago Pear Chutney

1 Anjou pear, peeled and diced

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. sea salt

1 1/2 cups Major Grey's Chutney

1/4 cup dried currants or raisins

Preheat oven to 350°.

Toss the diced pears with the cinnamon and salt.

Bake on a parchment-lined cookie sheet for 10 minutes.

Cool and mix with the chutney and currants or raisins.