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Let me just start by saying that I have a new love in my life. I found a new grocery store today, and I think I’m smitten. This store is amazing. It’s called The Fresh Market, and the name says it all. As soon as I walked into the store, I knew we were meant to be. This store has everything. Fresh, crisp produce, succulent meats, gourmet cheese, rich coffee beans by the barrel full, and my new favorite granola. I picked up two bags of Erin Baker’s granola, one of them being their peanut butter granola. I opened the peanut butter granola today and have been munching on it ever since. It’s good stuff! I highly recommend it. Plus, it’s healthy, so I don’t have to feel bad about eating it.
Oh, I almost forgot, I made turkey burgers topped with this guacamole. Yum! They’re good stuff, too. I love turkey burgers. I know they don’t get a lot of recognition, but they should. I know, I know, beef is better. I agree. I love beef burgers, and I won’t be giving them up any time soon, but turkey burgers need love too. I think you’re going to love this particular turkey burger recipe. They’re packed with tons of flavor and topped with homemade guacamole.
I think the misconception with turkey burgers is that they’re dry. Whoa! Let’s stop right there. Turkey burgers are not dry. They’re moist and juicy, just like a beef burger. I had juice running down my hands and onto my wrist as I was eating this giant last night.
Jalapeños, red pepper, red onion, and garlic get sautéed together and added to the ground turkey meat. Talk about flavor, but that’s not all. I proceeded to add chipotle in adobo, cayenne, cumin, coriander, chili powder, cayenne pepper, worcestershire sauce, and a few splashes of tobasco. Now, that’s a train to flavor town. To top it all off, I added a handful of grated cheese to the ground meat mixture. Yup, right on in it went. The cheese assists with the juiciness of the burger. Are you willing to try a turkey burger yet?
Add some sliced tomato, lettuce, and a generous helping of guacamole, and you’ve got yourself a killer turkey burger. Who knows, you may never go back to the beef burger again. I went to far, didn’t I?
Happy eating,
Jennie
Recipe:
1 lb. ground turkey
2 1/2 tbs. chipotle in adobo
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, diced
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. corriander
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
4-5 splashes tabasco
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar or pepper jack
salt and pepper
1 recipe guacamole
In a medium-sized saute pan, heat 2 tbs. olive oil. Add jalapeño, red pepper, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 4 minutes, just until the veggies soften slightly. They will cook the rest of the way in the burger. Take off heat and set aside for a few minutes.
In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, chipotle in adobo, cayenne, coriander, cumin, chili powder, worcestershire sauce, tabasco, salt and pepper. Add the veggies and cheese. Mix until combined and patty. I usually get about 6 burgers.
Fire up the grill or heat a cast iron pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. If your feeling fancy, toast the burger rolls. Top burgers with tomato, lettuce, and a generous amount of guacamole. Enjoy!
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Hi and welcome to my flour-dusted kitchen! The name's Jennie. I'm a lover of cupcakes, an avid spatula licker, and a huge fan of sprinkles. Baking is my passion, but you'll find some savory dishes scattered amongst copious amounts of frosting and chocolate. I love hearing from ya, so feel free to leave me some love. Thanks for stopping by my little piece of the interweb.
I will be over for dinner. My mouth is watering!
These look so fantastically yummy! Definitely worth a try in my kitchen sometime soon. I do love a burger this time of year, but I also want to look good in a bikini so this is a great way to indulge without really indulging! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. I try not to eat too much red meat and, actually, I prefer white meat. I totally understand about the bikini. That is my goal, too.
Can I come to dinner too?
Sure, come on over. I have leftovers.
I don’t actually eat beef, so I believe turkey burgers are better. ^_^ It is hard to find a good one, I’ll admit, but it’s worth the effort. So these are right up my alley.
I’ve been wanting to try a turkey burger for awhile, just didn’t have a good recipe. I tried making salmon burgers awhile back, and while good, thought they were missing somethin’. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Wait no longer, my friend. I’ve never made a salmon burger, but I’ve always wanted to. I’ll let you know if I find a good recipe.
This looks delicious! I just made Greek Turkey Burgers the other night, but Chipotle sounds amazing!!! Def need to try it out soon.
Thanks, April. I love greek turkey burgers. I have a recipe for a gyro burger that gets topped with tzatziki.
Yum!!!
I’m glad to know there are messy bakers out there just like me! =)
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Oy. The flavors in this must be INSANE!!!
I love turkey burgers. The wife, on the other hand, refuses to try them.
I shall trick her with these. I just won’t tell her what they are. And when she loves them, I’ll be all, “You can thank Jennie. You’re welcome!”
You’re funny. My best friend refuses to eat turkey burgers, as well. I keep telling her I’m gonna trick her one day. Let me know how that goes.
I have a fresh market near my house that I love. I started shopping there a few months ago and now it’s one of my favorite places to shop. Even my husband likes going there, and he hates to shop.
I really enjoyed it. They’re name doesn’t lie- everything really is fresh. I hate going into some grocery stores and their produce looks dead. For me, that’s the worst. If I take my husband grocery shopping, we spend way more money.
Now this is my kind of meal. Absolutely fantastic. You have me craving burgers!!
I’ve done my job.
We JUST got a Fresh Market near my house too! I usually have to drive 45 minute to our nearest whole foods to get fun specialty products so I was sooo excited when it came to my city! I literally just had a turkey burger last night for dinner, wish I would’ve seen your recipe before I made them! Your recipe looks awesome!! Yum!
Thanks, Kristina. I’m so excited for you. You’re going to have fun in that store.
Just wanted to note the the brand of granola is Erin Bakers nor Sarah. =)
Oh my gosh, thanks. I don’t know where my mind was when I was typing that.
These burgers are going sky high – totally awesome
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thank you. I love it when you get a burger that can barely fit your mouth.
This burger sounds amazing! I can just feel the juiciness running down my own arm!
That’s when you know it’s a good burger. Mmmm, juicy!
omg that turkey burger sounds perfect!
Thanks, Jenn! It’s my hubby’s favorite turkey burger.
Oh my gosh, these are delicious Jennie! I made them with the guac and also topped them with lettuce and tomato. Josh could not stop saying “Mmm” the whole time he ate them. His words: “These are blazing!” Which means good. I told him I would thank you for him, so thank you for sharing this yummy recipe. I will definitely be making them again. I think these should be dubbed the man-pleasing turkey burger!
Yay, I’m so glad the two of you liked them. I’m also glad Josh liked them enough to deem them “blazing.” I may have to consider renaming them to “blazing, man-pleasing turkey burgers.” Thanks for taking the time to comment on them.
Good looking burger. Love it.
Thank you. It’s quite tasty. Thanks for visiting.