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Flipping out for spicy burgers!


Mmmmm … burgers! There's nothing like a juicy burger on a soft bun for a delectable summer meal. Take your burger dinner to a healthier place by substituting beef with lean turkey, and give it a kick with a Southwestern twist from some spices that'll dazzle your tastebuds!

You can also get your grill on with these burgers and avoid heating up the kitchen!


Servings: 4

Ingredients

Patties 1 lb. ground turkey ⅓ c. red onion, minced 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1½ tsp. cumin 1 tsp. smoked paprika 2 tbsp. vegetable oil (for cooking)

Toppings Hamburger buns Shredded lettuce Sliced tomato Pepper jack cheese Avocado

Chipotle Mayo ½ c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. canned chilies in adobo ½ lime, juiced


 

Preparation

1. Place turkey, onion, jalapeño, and spices together in a large bowl and mix well.

2. Dampen your hands and shape the turkey mixture into 4 circular patties.

3. Heat the 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. Use a meat thermometer to check each patty for an internal temperature of at least 165°F before removing from pan.

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

6. Enjoy!

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