Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers

1 small onion
2 teaspoon EVOO
4 cloves garlic
2 cups plum tomatoes
6 pieces sun-dried tomatoes, oil packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black ground pepper
2 Tablespoons fresh basil
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/4 cups scallions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
2 Tablespoons Fresh basil
2 teaspoons EVOO
4 slices focaccia bread

To prepare marinara sauce:
1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 5-7 minutes.

2. Stir in fresh tomatoes and an juices, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1.2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down, 8-10 minutes. Stir in basil and remove from the heat. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to form a coarse-textured sauce. REturn to the pan and set aside.

To prepare burger:
3. place turkey, scallions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently combine and form into 8 thin patties.

4. Combine 1/4 cups cheese and basil and place equal amounts in center of 4 patties. Cover with remaining patties and crimp edges closed.

5. Heat 2 teaspoons evoo in skillet. Add burgers and cook (10 minutes), turning once.

6. Warm marinara sauce on stove. To assemble burgers, spread 3 Tablespoons marinara sauce on focaccia, top with burger, about 3 Tablespoons more of marinara sauce and 1 Tablespoon cheese.

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