Tropic Thunder Jerk Burgers
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
Marinade:1/2 cup chopped cilantro1/2 cup chopped parsley3 tbsp chopped fresh mint3 tbsp chopped fresh thyme1/2 cup chopped scallions1 seeded, minced habanero pepper5 cloves minced garlic 2 tsp grated fresh ginger1 tbsp ground allspice1 tsp cloves1/4 tsp cinnamon2 tbsp olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tbsp zinfandel wine1 tbsp Jamaican rum1/4 cup tamari1 tbsp water2 tbsp Demerara sugar3 tbsp lime juice---Burgers:1 lb extra-lean ground beef1 lb ground turkey breast meat2 tsp smoked sea salt1/2 cup prepared Jerk Marinade (above)3 tbsp diced or crushed pineapple, well drained
To make the marinade, combine all the ingredients in a blender and puree.
In a large bowl, combine beef, turkey, salt, 1/2 cup marinade and diced pineapple.
Mix gently (your hands are the best tool for this) and form into 6 patties, avoiding compacting the meat as much as possible. Place on a platter, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
Preheat grill to medium-high and brush grate with oil.
Place the patties on the rack and brush with marinade.
Cover and cook 6 minutes, then turn and brush other side with marinade.
Re-cover and cook 5-6 minutes longer, until cooked through.
Serve on your choice of crusty bread or rolls.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
In a large bowl, combine beef, turkey, salt, 1/2 cup marinade and diced pineapple.
Mix gently (your hands are the best tool for this) and form into 6 patties, avoiding compacting the meat as much as possible. Place on a platter, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
Preheat grill to medium-high and brush grate with oil.
Place the patties on the rack and brush with marinade.
Cover and cook 6 minutes, then turn and brush other side with marinade.
Re-cover and cook 5-6 minutes longer, until cooked through.
Serve on your choice of crusty bread or rolls.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 335.7
- Total Fat: 18.4 g
- Cholesterol: 105.5 mg
- Sodium: 784.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 11.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
- Protein: 30.8 g
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