Name: Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers with Peppers and Asiago
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 lb 99% lean ground turkey; 1 lb turkey sausage (sweet or spicy) with casings removed, I used spicy; ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs; 2 tsp dried basil; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 8 oz Asiago cheese; 8 oz Mozzarella cheese; 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, for serving; 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers with Peppers and Asiago

Juicy Italian-style turkey patties with fennel and herbs, topped with melted cheeses and charred peppers. A healthy, high-protein option for the grill.

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Total30 min

DifficultyEasy

Servings6

These burgers combine lean ground turkey with flavorful turkey sausage for a lighter twist on a classic. The fennel and oregano bring an Italian flair that pairs beautifully with the melted Asiago and mozzarella.

Grilling the vegetables in a basket gives them a smoky char that complements the juicy patties. Serve on whole wheat buns for a wholesome, satisfying meal.

Method

Preheat a grill to medium-high. While the grill heats, prepare the burgers: place the ground turkey, turkey sausage (casings removed), panko, basil, oregano, fennel seeds, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl.
Using your fingers, gently mix the ingredients until evenly combined. Be careful not to overwork or compact the meat—just bring everything together.
Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into patties.
Place the patties on the hot grill and cook for about 5 minutes, until the bottoms are nicely browned.
Flip the burgers and continue grilling for another 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Just before they are done, top each patty with some mozzarella and Asiago cheese and let it melt.
Meanwhile, place the sliced red onion and bell peppers in a medium bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and toss well to coat.
Transfer the vegetables to a grill basket and grill over medium-high heat, turning often, until softened and lightly charred—about 8 minutes. Adjust the heat if they start to burn.
Toast the buns on the grill, if desired. Serve each burger on a bun, topped with the grilled vegetables.

💡 Tips

If you don't have a grill basket, you can thread the vegetable slices onto skewers or wrap them in foil.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the vegetable oil mixture.
Make sure the grill is clean and well-oiled to prevent the burgers from sticking.

Inspired by a recipe from Well Plated

Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers with Peppers and Asiago

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