Healthy Turkey Burgers on the Kamado Joe!

JMSetzler · 01-15-2015, 10:30 AM

I'm trying to maintain my own New Year's Resolution to eat healthier and lose weight this year, but I can't stop cooking on the grill! I'm down 13 pounds so far :) This weekend, I decided to try some turkey burgers and kick them up a notch with some added flavors and the results were really delicious! Here's my recipe:

Kamado Joe Turkey Burgers

Ingredients:

1 pound ground turkey
4 whole wheat sandwich rounds
4 pieces of lettuce
4 slices of tomato
1 egg, beaten (or egg substitute to reduce cholesterol)
1 clove of minced garlic
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 ounce grated asiago cheese

Directions:

Combine the egg, garlic, horseradish and worcestershire sauce in a small mixing bowl and mix well. In another mixing bowl, add the ground turkey and then add the egg mixture along with the bell pepper, green onion and asiago cheese. Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Cover with plastic and put in the refrigerator for an hour.

Setup your grill for two-zone cooking and preheat the grill to a dome temperature of about 500°F.

After the grill has been prepared, divide your ground turkey mixture into four equal parts and press them into patties. Place the patties on the direct heat side of the grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side to sear. Move to the indirect side of the grill and continue cooking until the patties reach an internal temperature of at least 160°F. Remove from the grill. Place a slice of lettuce, a cooked patty and a slice of fresh tomato on each bun and serve!

Here's the video I made of this cook:

tish · 01-15-2015, 10:46 AM

Love the recipe, John. I have to doctor up turkey burgers quite a bit before I can enjoy them. This looks really good. Thanks for posting!

rwalters · 01-15-2015, 10:46 AM

Love Kamado Joe turkey burgers John! Those look outstanding! Thanks for the video/recipe... it'll be one of my next cooks.

Big George's BBQ · 01-15-2015, 11:20 AM

Thanks we really like Turkey Burgers

JMSetzler · 01-15-2015, 11:22 AM

I forgot to mention that these turkey burgers, as served, ring in at 305 calories each :)

JMSetzler · 01-15-2015, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tish

Love the recipe, John. I have to doctor up turkey burgers quite a bit before I can enjoy them. This looks really good. Thanks for posting!

Tish, what do you like to do to yours?

Cajun Ty · 01-15-2015, 04:40 PM

Healthy burgers never look so good

aquablue22 · 01-15-2015, 04:45 PM

I make turkey burgers all the time, I add shredded zucchini to it for added moisture, I also freeze them before I grill them, they don't stick as much. Great looking burger John
<<<< That's a healthy turkey burger

Freddy j · 01-16-2015, 04:15 PM

trying this. you get all of this for 305 calories? well done!

JMSetzler · 01-17-2015, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freddy j

trying this. you get all of this for 305 calories? well done!

Thanks :) The whole wheat sandwich round makes up 100 calories of the total so it's pretty low-calorie all the way around....

bluetang · 01-17-2015, 10:56 AM

No doubt in my mind there John, that is def good eats.

Al Czervik · 01-17-2015, 11:38 AM

Great looking turkey burgers John... We eat them quite often as we'll and put diced hot green chilis in for a little extra kick.

DubfromGA · 02-03-2015, 11:06 PM

Lawdy they look great !

Cgriller64 · 02-04-2015, 10:10 AM

John - best of luck on your quest to eat healthier. What would have the calorie count have been with a regular 80/20 beef pattie?

CakeM1x · 02-04-2015, 10:41 AM

Varies but depending on his patty size 1/4 lb of 80/20 is 288cals compared to @200 for 85/15 turkey. But about 1/3 of the fat and other things.

01-15-2015, 10:30 AM	#1
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Name/Nickname : John	Healthy Turkey Burgers on the Kamado Joe! I'm trying to maintain my own New Year's Resolution to eat healthier and lose weight this year, but I can't stop cooking on the grill! I'm down 13 pounds so far :) This weekend, I decided to try some turkey burgers and kick them up a notch with some added flavors and the results were really delicious! Here's my recipe: Kamado Joe Turkey Burgers Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey 4 whole wheat sandwich rounds 4 pieces of lettuce 4 slices of tomato 1 egg, beaten (or egg substitute to reduce cholesterol) 1 clove of minced garlic 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1/2 ounce grated asiago cheese Directions: Combine the egg, garlic, horseradish and worcestershire sauce in a small mixing bowl and mix well. In another mixing bowl, add the ground turkey and then add the egg mixture along with the bell pepper, green onion and asiago cheese. Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Cover with plastic and put in the refrigerator for an hour. Setup your grill for two-zone cooking and preheat the grill to a dome temperature of about 500°F. After the grill has been prepared, divide your ground turkey mixture into four equal parts and press them into patties. Place the patties on the direct heat side of the grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side to sear. Move to the indirect side of the grill and continue cooking until the patties reach an internal temperature of at least 160°F. Remove from the grill. Place a slice of lettuce, a cooked patty and a slice of fresh tomato on each bun and serve! Here's the video I made of this cook: YouTube (Short URL) __________________ [URL="http://facebook.com/mancavemeals"]http://facebook.com/mancavemeals[/URL]

01-15-2015, 10:46 AM	#2
tish Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-13-11 Location: york, pa	Love the recipe, John. I have to doctor up turkey burgers quite a bit before I can enjoy them. This looks really good. Thanks for posting! __________________ When all else fails, just ask yourself ?Quid faceret Gore et Landarc??* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a little pyro at heart! Who's got the hot dogs? Bubba Keg, Weber Genesis E-310 NG Mini WSM, Shhh!!! Michael's surprise Cornflower Blue Thermapen Might not be the fastest, but it sure is the prettiest! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud recipient of a certifiably uncertified limited edition MOINK ball certificate!!

01-15-2015, 10:46 AM	#3
rwalters Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-08-12 Location: Columbia, TN Name/Nickname : Robb	Love Kamado Joe turkey burgers John! Those look outstanding! Thanks for the video/recipe... it'll be one of my next cooks. __________________ MAK 3 Star — Camp Chef FTG 900 — 26.75 Weber kettle — Weber Q3200 Follower of Jesus, Husband of 1, Father of 9, Lover of people "Ya don't win friends with salad!" Come follow my adventures on Instagram: @rwaltersbbq

01-15-2015, 11:20 AM	#4
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Thanks we really like Turkey Burgers __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

01-15-2015, 11:22 AM	#5
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Name/Nickname : John	I forgot to mention that these turkey burgers, as served, ring in at 305 calories each :) __________________ [URL="http://facebook.com/mancavemeals"]http://facebook.com/mancavemeals[/URL]

01-15-2015, 04:40 PM	#7
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01-15-2015, 04:45 PM	#8
aquablue22 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida	I make turkey burgers all the time, I add shredded zucchini to it for added moisture, I also freeze them before I grill them, they don't stick as much. Great looking burger John <<<< That's a healthy turkey burger __________________ Weber Spirit E-310 Gasser 1 - Big Green Egg - Large 2 - 22.5 Weber Kettles 2 - 18.5 Weber Kettle 1 - WSM Mini I live in fear that my Wife will sell all my "TOYS" when I die for WHAT I told her I paid for them!!

01-16-2015, 04:15 PM	#9
Freddy j is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-22-12 Location: Boston	trying this. you get all of this for 305 calories? well done!

01-17-2015, 10:56 AM	#11
bluetang somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-06-10 Location: Stuart, Fl Name/Nickname : Mike	No doubt in my mind there John, that is def good eats. __________________ Homey, the Homegrown frier, 22" WSM, 18.5" Elderly(but not retired) WSM,Homegrown Electric, Weber gasserrrr,Weber Performer, Gravity feed smoker, Blackstone, Indisputably Fastest [COLOR=purple]Purple[/COLOR] Thermapen, SAI Satay Grill Avatar by landarc, thanky!

01-17-2015, 11:38 AM	#12
Al Czervik somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-17-11 Location: 17h 45m 40.036 and -29° 00` 28.17 Name/Nickname : Scott/Mongo	Great looking turkey burgers John... We eat them quite often as we'll and put diced hot green chilis in for a little extra kick. __________________ Primo Oval XL, Weber Performer, Weber Genesis Gaser, ThermoWorks Smoke X4 w/ Billows, Gandalf Grey Thermapen ONE, Limited Edition Neutrino Fast Blue Thermapen Classic, Little Buddy ThermoPop *Zero Club Member* *qualifying in the 2011 Special Summer of Spam TD with the Coveted Double Ought...* (\__/) (='.'=) Avatar by Chalupa (")_(")

02-03-2015, 11:06 PM	#13
DubfromGA is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-08-13 Location: Georgia	Lawdy they look great ! __________________ Kamado Joe BigJoe & JoeJr, Weber WSM 22.5, Master-Touch 22, Jumbo Joe, Old Country Pecos, Weber Chimneys (steak cooking machines) :bounce:

02-04-2015, 10:10 AM	#14
Cgriller64 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-15-15 Location: Auburn, Ca	John - best of luck on your quest to eat healthier. What would have the calorie count have been with a regular 80/20 beef pattie? __________________ Kamado Joe ClassicDavy Crockett Pellet GrillCook Air Grill*Char Broil Oil-Less Turkey Fryer

02-04-2015, 10:41 AM	#15
CakeM1x is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-23-12 Location: Madison, WI	Varies but depending on his patty size 1/4 lb of 80/20 is 288cals compared to @200 for 85/15 turkey. But about 1/3 of the fat and other things.