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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.

4 comments:

  1. Hello! Just came across your blog...I love these burgers, just made them this week!

    Yours look great!

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  2. Welcome Aggie!

    Are those delicious turkey burgers? So flavorful. I think I'm probably one of the last people to hear about them, but I had to make them right away when I heard all the raves from others who had tasted them.

    Definitely a keeper!

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  3. We love them too, thanks to you, Mary ;) I like to mix half ground turkey breast and half regular ground turkey so they aren't too dry.

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  4. Love this recipe, we make the Turkey Burgers about once a week. My absolute favorite!!! Can't wait to try the key lime pie recipe one day.

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