Wishing for November in the middle of grilling season? Try Thanksgiving in a burger, paired with a whole wheat roll.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup +
- 2 Tbsp. whole-wheat couscous
½ cup boiling water
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, minced
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1½ tsp. chopped fresh sage
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
¼ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey
Directions
- Combine couscous with boiling water, cover, and let sit until soft (5 minutes).
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add celery and cook, stirring, until softened (2-3 minutes). Add thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant (20-30 seconds).
- Transfer the onion mixture to the bowl with the couscous and stir in cranberries. Let cool until safe to handle (5 minutes). Mix with turkey and form into 6 patties.
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Add the patties, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 4 minutes. Turn and cook until reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165ºF (6-8 minutes).
Chef's Practical Notes
Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.