Spiced Turkey Burgers With Ancho Chili Sauce Recipe

Name: Spiced Turkey Burgers With Ancho Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces ground turkey (preferably breast and thigh combo or thigh) or 12 ounces chicken (preferably breast and thigh combo or thigh); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; ½ teaspoon sea salt or ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil, depending on your turkey mix (optional); 2 slices ripe tomatoes; 2 thin slices red onions; 2 -4 slices avocados; green lettuce leaves or red leaf lettuce; 2 hamburger buns (whole-grain, white or white); ½ cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon ground dried ancho chile powder, to taste (or chipotle chili powder or chili powder blend); 1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice; salt and pepper (can add a dash of Sriracha)

Servings: persons

12 ounces ground turkey (preferably breast and thigh combo or thigh) or 12 ounces chicken (preferably breast and thigh combo or thigh)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
½ teaspoon sea salt or ½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, depending on your turkey mix (optional)
2 slices ripe tomatoes
2 thin slices red onions
2 -4 slices avocados
green lettuce leaves or red leaf lettuce
2 hamburger buns (whole-grain, white or white)
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon ground dried ancho chile powder, to taste (or chipotle chili powder or chili powder blend)
1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
salt and pepper (can add a dash of Sriracha)

1
In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey, cumin, garlic, parsley, oregano, chives, salt, pepper and olive oil if you are using ground breast.
2
Mix well but gently with your hands.
3
Form into patties, cover with plastic film and refrigerate.
4
While the burger patties are chilling and resting, make and ancho chili sauce and refrigerate until serving.
5
the recipe will make more than you need.
6
Extra is good on a sandwich or as a dip for raw vegetables.
7
Fire up the grill (or a grill pan) until hot.
8
Make sure the grill is brushed clean and then coated with a grill-safe spray or a little oil on a wad of paper towels with tongs.
9
Turn heat down to medium, and add your burgers.
10
Grill on one side until browned and grill marks have formed.
11
Turn the burger and finish cooking until they reach 160?
12
- 165?
13
in the center with a digital thermometer.
14
They will feel firm but not hard.
15
To build burgers, place lettuce on the bottom of the bun, add the burger and top with tomato, onion, sauce and avocado.

533

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces ground turkey (preferably breast and thigh combo or thigh) or 12 ounces chicken (preferably breast and thigh combo or thigh), 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Spiced Turkey Burgers With Ancho Chili Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Turkey Burgers With Ancho Chili Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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