Cajun Sliders

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces 93-percent lean ground turkey
  • 6 ounces 95-percent lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, plus extra for the vegetables
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 8 strips
  • 4 round onion slices (from 1 small onion)
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fat-free mayonnaise (or use low-fat; optional)
  • 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
  • 4 small sandwich buns

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the broiler. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the turkey, beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning and hot sauce. Form the mixture into four fat patties (a little wider than the buns).

3. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Cook the patties, covered, turning once, until the internal temperature reaches 165 F on an instant-read thermometer, 8 to 10 minutes total.

4. Meanwhile, place the bell pepper strips and onion slices on the prepared baking sheet. Season with a pinch of the extra Cajun seasoning and lightly spray with cooking spray. Broil, without turning, until browned along the edges, 3 to 5 minutes.

5. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and mustard and spread on the inside of each bun. Put a patty on the bottom of each bun, top with an onion slice and two strips of bell pepper crossed over each other, and cover with the top bun.