Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers Recipe

Name: Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey (light and dark meat, 7% fat); 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne (optional); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 4 slices cheddar cheese; 4 hamburger buns; ketchup (optional); mayonnaise (optional); lettuce (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/4 - 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey (light and dark meat, 7% fat)
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne (optional)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
4 slices cheddar cheese
4 hamburger buns
ketchup (optional)
mayonnaise (optional)
lettuce (optional)

1
Place turkey, garlic, chipotle, oregano, mustard, chili powder, cumin and cayenne, if using, in a bowl. Using your hands, mix until ingredients are evenly incorporated. Divide mixture into 4 balls of equal size. Form each into a patty 3/4 to 1-inch thick. Handle as little as possible.
2
Prepare a grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil.
3
Sprinkle both sides of burgers with salt and pepper. Place on grate and grill until well seared on both sides, about 5 minutes for medium-rare or 6 minutes for medium.
4
If cooking indoors, place a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add burgers pan coated with cooking spray. Cook until well seared on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium.
5
When the burgers are almost done grilling, place a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Also, place the buns, cut sides down, on the grill to toast; remove when lightly browned.
6
Serve the grilled patties and toasted buns along with the remaining fixings.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey (light and dark meat, 7% fat), 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers

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