Ingredients
4 servings
- •1 lb ground turkey
- •⅓ cup red onion, minced
- •1 jalapeño pepper, minced
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
- •1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- •1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
- •sesame seed bun
- •shredded lettuce
- •sliced tomato
- •pepper jack cheese
- •avocado
- •½ cup mayonnaise
- •2 tablespoons canned chilies in adobo
- •½ lime, juiced
Instructions
- Place turkey, onion, jalapeño, and spices together in a large bowl and mix together until all the ingredients are incorporated.
- Lightly wet your hands and use them to shape 4 circular patties about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
- Heat up about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook burgers for 2 minutes on the first side, then flip, lower heat to low, and cook them for an additional 5-6 minutes. Top with pepper jack cheese during the last minute.
- 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 (75˚C) before removing from pan.
- Assemble the burgers as desired with bun, chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and preferred condiments.
- Enjoy!
Nutritional Facts
Per 4 servings
- Calories: 444
- Carbohydrate: 4g
- Fat: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Sugar: 1g