simple – Laurie’s Healthy Cooking

Who doesn’t love a nice, juicy burger? Well, there’s no reason you can’t have one, even if you’re following a healthy diet.

I have been cutting back on the amount of red meat in my diet. In fact, I don’t even make it at home anymore, but will occasionally have some at a restaurant. For example, my husband and I just returned from a vacation in Texas, and we had the most amazing beef brisket in Austin.

But on a regular basis when cooking at home, I like to use ground turkey. This recipe is so simple, it only has 4 ingredients. You can whip these up after work in only 20 minutes.

My recipe calls for McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning which I have used many times in the past, but this time I had some Chicago Style Steak Seasoning on hand, so I used that. You can even make up your own seasoning blend if you prefer.

So you just mix everything together in a bowl (I like to use my hands), then form into 4 patties.

Then I placed them in a hot grill pan on the stove. Even though it’s April, it’s still too cold here in Chicago to be grilling outdoors. After cooking 5 minutes on each side, I put the pan in the oven for 5 more minutes to be sure that they are fully cooked.

I like to serve my burgers on some sturdy lettuce leaves, or sometimes I will just eat them with a knife and fork. My husband prefers a traditional bun. A great side dish to have with burgers is my Super Simple Slaw.

Juicy Turkey Burgers

Servings: 4

1 pound ground turkey, preferably organic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon granulated McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning
1/4 cup scallions (green parts only), finely sliced

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix with your hands to combine. Form into 4 equal patties.

Heat an oven-safe grill pan to medium. If not a non-stick surface, add a bit of oil to the pan. Grill the burgers for 5 minutes on each side, then place the pan into the oven to continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Serve the burgers on lettuce leaves or buns with the condiments of your choice.

Notes: Montreal Steak Seasoning is a spice blend containing salt, paprika, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, granulated onion, granulated garlic, crushed coriander and dill.

You can also cook the burgers on an outdoor grill over medium-high heat with the lid closed for 5 minutes on each side.

I make coleslaw at least once a week. It’s super quick and easy if you buy the pre-shredded cabbage mix, or even in you buy a whole cabbage and slice it yourself. It only takes 5 minutes to throw together.

I like the basic recipe with a mayo-based dressing, but sometimes I will make one with vinegar and oil, kind of a sweet and sour version.

I start by chopping some scallions. Then I just mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and stevia in a large bowl, and add the bag of coleslaw and onions.

That’s all there is to it! Some people say that it’s best to chill the salad for an hour for the flavors to blend, but I often serve it immediately and it’s just fine.

This goes great with burgers, sandwiches, crab cakes, fish, pretty much anything. Enjoy!

Super Simple Slaw

Servings: 4 (1 cup each)

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated stevia (such as Truvia)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 scallions (green parts only), finely sliced
1 (14-ounce) bag coleslaw mix, (or a half head of raw cabbage, finely sliced)

Directions:

Add the first 4 ingredients to a large bowl and stir with a whisk to combine thoroughly. Add the onions and coleslaw and toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Variations: Use extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil instead of mayonnaise.

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