Stuffed Turkey Burgers with Smoky Chipotle Aioli

By Bostoncook

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Ingredients

• CHIPOTLE AIOLI:
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 chipotle chile canned in adobo, seeded, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon adobo sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• BURGERS:
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
• 1 cup oats
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, fresh mozzarella balls (1/3 to 1/2 oz. each)
• 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted
• 3/4 cup roasted red peppers, drained
• 1 bunch watercress, arugula or other favorite salad greens, stems removed

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. FOR CHIPOTLE AIOLI: combine all ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Chill at least 1/2 hour.

2. Heat grill or broiler.

3. FOR BURGERS: Combine turkey, oats, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, salt and pepper in large bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 6 large patties, about 1/4-inch thick. Place one mozzarella ball in center of each patty; shape burger mixture around cheese so it is completely hidden; reshape into patty. Grill or broil 4 inches from heat 5 minutes on each side or until centers are no longer pink (170 degrees F).

4. TO SERVE: Arrange burgers on bottom halves of buns; top with aioli, roasted pepper pieces, watercress and bun tops.

Notes: David really liked these (I probably would have too, but the turkey tasted weird to me). Served without buns