Turkey Meat Loaf Burgers

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• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground turkey
• 1  medium onion (chopped fine by hand or food processor)
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  finely grated carrots (3/4 cup)
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8  ounces mozzarella cheese, cut in 8 slices
• 8  slices  crispy bacon, each cut in half
• 2  tomatoes, cut in 4 thick slices

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey with the onion, garlic, grated carrots, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
2. Form into 8 patties, each 3/4 inch thick.
3. Place on a medium-hot grill and cook 5 minutes per side. (Or to cook on the stove top, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat. Place the burgers in the pan and cook 7 to 8 minutes; flip and cook 5 minutes more.).
4. Top with sliced mozzarella. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, until the cheese melts. Top each with 2 pieces of crispy bacon and 1 slice of tomato and serve.