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Bored with turkey burgers? Make a Pizza Burger! Moist and flavorful, with seasoning that helps browning, holds moisture, and improves the taste!
Anne Murphy

Pizza Turkey Burger

4 from 1 vote
Bored with turkey burgers? Make a Pizza Burger! Moist and flavorful, with seasoning that helps browning, holds moisture, and improves the taste!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free

Ingredients
  

  • 1 T tomato paste
  • 1 t basil
  • 1 t crushed red pepper
  • 1 oz mozzarella
  • 1/2 lb. ground turkey or chicken

Method
 

  1. Mix tomato paste with seasoning in a bowl. Cut mozzarella into two cubes.
  2. Mix the ground meat well with the seasoning paste, until thoroughly distributed.
  3. Divide the meat in two. Take one portion, and form a flattened ball around one cube of the cheese, so that the cheese is completely and evenly covered buy the burger. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients.
  4. Heat a grill pan or fry pan over medium heat. When hot, put the burgers in it, and cook for three minutes, then lower the heat slightly, and cook another ten minutes.
  5. Flip the burgers and cook another ten minutes until done.
  6. Serve at once.