Yield: 27 Food Cost: 13% Establishment: Restaurant, Home Meal Replacement, Business and Industry Account   Ethnicity: New American   Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap   Preparation Method: Charbroil   Product Type: Ground Turkey   Dish Type: Burger

Ground Turkey Mixture

10 eggs, lightly beaten

2-1/2 Cups TURKEY STOCK

2/3 Cup balsamic vinegar

2/3 Cup olive oil

3 Cups dry bread crumbs

2 Tablespoons fresh garlic, minced

1/4 Cup dried basil

1 Tablespoon dried oregano

10 Pounds GROUND TURKEY

As needed Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Mix eggs, turkey stock, vinegar and olive oil together in a large mixing bowl. Continue to mix in bread crumbs, garlic and herbs. Mix well. Break up ground turkey and mix it in with the other ingredients. Incorporate all ingredients together. Do not over mix. Using a 6-ounce scoop, shape into patties. Cover and hold for service in refrigerator.

Grilling Turkey Burgers

Season turkey burgers with salt and pepper. Place on preheated char broiler. Turn after 4 minutes. Continue to grill until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Service and Plating

2 Cups coarse grain Dijon mustard

1-1/2 Cups heavy mayonnaise

27 Kaiser buns, split

2 Heads green leaf lettuce, washed, dried and chilled

4-6 tomatoes, thinly sliced

2 Pounds onions, thinly sliced

As needed pickle slices

Mix mustard and mayonnaise together. Chill and hold for service. For each order, toast one Kaiser bun. Pipe mustard/mayonnaise mixture onto turkey burger. Place two tomato slices, 1 ounce sliced onion and pickle slices on each leaf lettuce. Serve with seasonal fruit salad.

Recipe Source: The trendy turkey burger was developed by Chef Jim Nadeau of Kowalski's Market in St. Paul, MN.

Nutrition Facts Calories 720   Calories from Fat 340 % Daily Value* Total Fat 38g 58% Saturated Fat 7g 35% Cholesterol 205mg 68% Sodium 1480mg 62% Total Carbohydrate 49g 16% Dietary Fiber 4g 16% Sugars 6g   Protein 45g   Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 15% Calcium 20% Iron 35% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4