INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2-3 teaspoons Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce
  • 2 green onions , minced, white and green parts
  • 4 fresh basil leaves , thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (or more)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or more)
  • 4hamburger buns, lightly toasted

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare your grill (either charcoal or gas) for direct high heat. Or right before cooking, heat a griddle or large cast iron frying pan on the stovetop.
  2. Combine the turkey, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, chives, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, basil, salt and pepper in a large bowl and work the mixture with your hands to just mix. Do not over mix or the burgers will be tough. Form the mixture into 4 1-inch thick patties.
  3. Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper. Grill them for 5-7 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature of the patties reach 170°F on a meat thermometer.
  4. turkey burgers should be cooked through, not rare. Toward the end of the cooking, put the buns on the grill to toast for about a minute. Remove the burgers from the grill to a platter, cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Serve with your favorite condiments.