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Ingredients
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (light and dark meat, 7% fat)
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
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 think. 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 to dry pan. Cook until well seared on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium.
Recipe adapted with permission from Recipe of the Week: Burgers by Sally Sampson (Wiley, 2008)
Nutritional Information
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 to dry pan. Cook until well seared on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium.
Recipe adapted with permission from Recipe of the Week: Burgers by Sally Sampson (Wiley, 2008)
Nutritional facts per serving (without bun and toppings): 170calories, 8g fat, 22g protein, 2g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 860mg sodium.
