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Turkey Meatball Burger Melts
These Turkey Meatball Burger Melts are basically a tender, moist, and FLAVORFUL meatball transformed into a burger. The “meatball” patty is smothered with sweet marinara, covered in gooey fresh mozzarella and baked, for the perfect hand-held classic Italian dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 603 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, 1/4 grated and 1/4 finely minced
- 2 large garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp fennel seed
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/3 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
- 4 medium hamburger buns, toasted
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Quick Marinara
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove, grated
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp kosher
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add ground turkey through egg to a medium bowl. Using hands to gently mix the mixture just until combined. Form into four equal patties.
- Heat a small sauce pan to a medium-low heat. Add 2 tsp olive oil. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds. Add tomato paste. Cook 1 minute. Whisk in water, sugar and salt. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5-6 minutes while the burgers continue to cook.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle to a medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add 2 teaspoons olive oil. Spread evenly on pan or griddle. Sear burgers until golden brown and crusty on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Once burgers have seared, spoon a little bit of sauce on each patty. Cover with a slice or two of mozzarella. Transfer to the oven and bake until cheese is melted. Slide patties on to bun, sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1burger
Calories
603kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
1682mg
(70%)
Potassium
641mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
810IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
483mg
(48%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 603
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 603kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1682mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 810IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 483mg | 48% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.