Description
These juicy jalapeño burgers with cheese are packed with bold flavour and delicious grilled or cooked indoors.
Ingredients
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For the chipotle mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 chipotle in adobo
- 1 tbsp lime juice
For the burgers:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsps ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 red onion, grated
- 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped fine
- 3 tbsps chipotle mayo (from above recipe)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- zest from 1 lime
For toppings:
- burger buns, toasted
- chipotle mayonnaise
- shredded napa cabbage
- cheddar cheese, sliced
- avocado, sliced
Instructions
For the chipotle mayonnaise:
- In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Place in a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use.
For the burgers:
- In a large bowl, combine the turkey and egg and mix with a spatula until just combined.
- Add all remaining ingredients and stir well with a spatula to combine.
- Form into 6oz patties (these will be large) and place them on a plate (covered) and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to a few hours.
For stovetop cooking:
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (for easier cleanup). Or if using a cast iron skillet, disregard the baking sheet.
- When ready to cook, heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle a small amount of avocado oil in the skillet. Add the patties and cook for three to four minutes, until a crust has formed and then flip and cook for 3 minutes.
- Transfer to the baking sheet (or use the same cast iron pan) and place in the oven for nine to ten minutes, until cooked through. During the last minute, top with cheese to melt.
To assemble:
- Toast your burger buns.
- Slather on some chipotle mayonnaise, followed by cabbage and then the burger. Top with avocado and the top of the burger bun. Enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate the turkey burger mixture: doing this helps the burgers hold together better, especially if grilling.
Make Ahead & Freezing Instructions: you can shape the turkey burger patties up to 24 hours in advance.
BBQ the burgers: make sure that the BBQ is greased. Cook your cold turkey burgers over high heat for about five minutes, with the lid closed. Flip and cook for another five minutes, until cooked through. Add cheese slices on top during the last 30 seconds or so.