Southwestern-Style Turkey Burgers

Time: ★★★☆☆

Cooking Level: ★★☆☆☆

INGREDIENTS

Patties

• 1 pound ground turkey

• ⅓ cup red onion, minced

• 1 jalapeño pepper, minced

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1½ teaspoons cumin

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)

Toppings

• Sesame seed bun

• Shredded lettuce

• Sliced tomato

• Pepper Jack cheese

• Avocado

Chipotle Mayo

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons canned chilies in adobo

• ½ lime, juiced

DIRECTIONS

1. Place turkey, onion, jalapeño, and spices together in a large bowl and mix together until all the ingredients are incorporated.

2. Lightly wet your hands and use them to shape 4 circular patties about 4 inches in diameter.

3. Heat up about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

4. Cook burgers for 2 minutes on the first side, then flip, lower heat to low, and cook them for an additional 5-6 minutes.

5. NOTE: the turkey burgers must be cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check each patty for an internal temperature of at least 165˚F before removing from pan.

6. Assemble the burgers as desired with bun, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and preferred condiments.

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