Southwest Turkey Burgers
Leftover turkey turned into spiced burgers, with a quick Southwest aioli.
Ingredients
- 1¼ lb cooked turkey, ground or chopped small (white or dark meat)
- 3¾ oz red onion, chopped small
- 3 oz bell peppers, chopped small (red, green, yellow or orange)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 egg
- 4 Tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Southwest Aioli (makes 4 oz)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 4 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp chipotle powder, cayenne pepper or adobo sauce
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Directions
- Combine all the burger ingredients in a bowl and mix well with clean hands. Separate into 4 equal balls. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- When ready to cook, flatten each ball into a burger. Grill or pan fry.
- For the aioli, combine all the ingredients and chill. Add more chipotle powder for more heat.
- Top with your favorite toppings. Pairs well with cranberry relish or the Southwest aioli.
