southwest turkey burgers

(1 RATING)
20 Pinches
Palm coast, FL
Updated on Feb 12, 2012

I love using ground turkey instead of ground beef, but I hate how dry turkey burgers are unless they are "beefed" up. This recipe has evolved in my attempts to make turkey burgers juicy and delicious!

prep time 35 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/4 cup green pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup whole kernel corn (frozen)
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup corn tortilla chips, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • - sliced tomato & avocado
  • 4 - kaiser rolls
  • CHIPOTLE MAYO
  • 1/4 cup canned chipotles in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 cup mayonaise

How To Make southwest turkey burgers

  • Step 1
    Combine the chipotles and mayo in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble burgers.
  • Step 2
    In a saute pan heat oil, then add onions, garlic, and green pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir until well blended. Remove pan from heat and add the corn and black beans. Stir carefully
  • Step 3
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey, corn chips, and spices. Add the corn and black bean mixture and egg. Mix well.
  • Step 4
    Shape mixture into 4 burgers. Grill over medium high heat until cooked through (about 10-15 minutes). Assemble burgers placing one on each roll with the tomato and avocado slices and chipotle mayo.

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