Turkey burgers are naturally lean, which is why our spicy mayonnaise is a welcome addition to this Southwest Turkey Burger.
Southwest Turkey Burger
Makes 4
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup seeded, diced fresh jalapeño
- 1½ pounds extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Chipotle Mayonnaise (recipe follows), divided
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and sliced
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage (about ½ head)
Instructions
- In a medium cast iron skillet, heat oilover medium heat. Add onion and jalapeño; cook until softened and fragrant, 2 to3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine turkey, salt, black pepper, 2 tablespoons Chipotle Mayonnaise, and onion mixture. Divide into 4 portions; shape each portion into a 1-inch-thick patty.
- Heat a 12-inch cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush cut sides of buns evenly with ¼ cup Chipotle Mayonnaise. Working in batches, place buns cut side down on grill pan and toast until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add turkey patties to grill pan. Cook for 3 minutes; turn and top each patty with 1 slice cheese. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted into center registers 160°, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Transfer burgers to bottom halves of toasted buns; top each with sliced tomato and avocado. Combine shredded cabbage and remaining ¼ cup Chipotle Mayonnaise, tossing to coat. Divide cabbage mixture evenly on top of avocado. Top with remaining bun halves. Serve immediately.
Chipotle Mayonnaise
Makes about ½ cup
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons puréed chipotles in adobo sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and chipotles in adobo. Use immediately.
