Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers
These turkey burgers are packed with flavour from chipotle, garlic, and a blend of spices. The patties are mixed by hand, formed, and then grilled until perfectly seared. You can also cook them in a cast-iron skillet. Finish by melting cheese on top and toasting the buns on the grill. Serve with your choice of classic burger accompaniments. The total preparation and cooking time is 35 minutes for four servings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs ground turkey (light and dark meat, 7% fat)
- 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- ketchup (optional)
- mayonnaise (optional)
- lettuce (optional)
Method
- Combine the ground turkey, minced garlic, chopped chipotle, oregano, mustard, chili powder, cumin, and optional cayenne in a bowl. Mix with your hands until everything is well combined. Shape the mixture into four equal balls, then flatten each into a patty about 3/4 to 1-inch thick, handling the meat minimally.
- Heat your grill to medium-high. Lightly oil the grill grate.
- Season both sides of each patty with salt and pepper. Grill the burgers until they have a good sear on each side, which takes about 5 minutes for medium-rare or 6 minutes for medium.
- For an indoor method, heat a cast-iron skillet. Add the burgers to the hot, greased pan. Cook until seared on both sides, for 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium.
- Just before the burgers finish cooking, top each one with a slice of cheese. Also, place the bun halves cut-side down on the grill to toast lightly, then remove them.
- Serve the cooked, cheesy patties on the toasted buns with your preferred optional toppings.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium706700 mg
Recipe details
CategorySnack
Authorgailanng
