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A turkey burger with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, melted cheese, and sauce on a sesame seed bun, served alongside a dipping sauce and onion rings.
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How to Make Turkey Burgers Recipe

Whip up extraordinarily juicy turkey burgers infused with hatch chiles and grated butter. Topped with melty cheese and our zesty chipotle aioli, these burgers deliver a mouthwatering southwest-inspired feast that'll have everyone asking for seconds.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Kita Roberts

Ingredients

For the turkey patties

  • 1 hatch chile
  • 1 lbs ground turkey 85% lean if you can find it
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter grated
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire
  • 1 tsbp mayo
  • 1 tsp Dehydrated Onion Flakes
  • ½ tsp Granulated Garlic
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper

For the Burgers

  • Sharp cheddar cheese
  • Buns
  • Chipotle Aioli
  • Green leaf lettuce
  • Red onion
  • Tomato
  • Pickles

Instructions

Roast the peppers:

  • Place the peppers over a hot grill or burner and char them on all sides.
    1 hatch chile
  • When charred, remove them from the heat and wrap them in foil.
  • Let the pepper steam for 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Carefully unwrap the foil and gently peel off the charred skin.
  • Remove the stem, seeds and mince the hatch pepper.
  • Set aside

Make turkey burgers:

  • Combine the ground turkey, grated butter, and remaining burger ingredients in a bowl.
    1 lbs ground turkey, 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp Worcestershire, 1 tsbp mayo, 1 tsp Dehydrated Onion Flakes, ½ tsp Granulated Garlic, 1 tsp Kosher Salt, ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the minced roasted pepper.
    1 hatch chile
  • Gently combine with your hands and form into 4 equal patties, pressing a divot into the center of each with your thumb.
  • Refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Cook the turkey burgers

  • Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the avocado oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Let the oil preheat until shimmering and just starting to smoke.
  • Carefully add the turkey burgers.
  • Cook 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Flip cook another 4 to 6 minutes until 165° F with a digital meat thermometer
  • Top with cheese last minute, and place lid on skillet to melt.
    Sharp cheddar cheese

Build the burgers:

  • While the burgers are cooking, toast your buns, if desired.
    Buns
  • Assemble the burgers by placing a dollop of chipotle aioli on the bottom buns.
    Chipotle Aioli
  • Then top with the lettuce and cooked turkey patties.
    Green leaf lettuce
  • Place your favorite burger toppings on top of that, like lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles along with a little more sauce if desired.
    Red onion, Tomato, Pickles
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Butter in Patties: Grating cold butter into your turkey mix before forming patties ensures each bite is moist and flavorful.
  • Chilling the Patties: Properly chilling the patties helps them hold together better when cooked.
  • Handle with Care: these are very light patties. Use a thin spatula and flip them with care to help them from falling apart.
  • Minimize the mess: Use a stainless steel splatter screen over the skillet when cooking to keep your kitchen clean.
  • Internal temperature for turkey burgers: Always cook poultry to the proper temperature for safety and the best texture. According to the USDA, turkey is safe to eat at 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg