The Best Southwestern Turkey Burgers
Super flavorful, moist and packing a serious southwestern flare! These Southwestern Turkey Burgers are everything you want in a weeknight dinner in just 30 minutes. Serve them on toasted burger buns or a bed of lettuce with all the toppings!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
- salt and pepper
- olive oil spray optional
- 4 burger buns
- 2 tablespoons mayo or aioli
- 1 small vine tomato sliced
- red onion sliced
- 1/2 avocado smashed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, greek yogurt, egg, breadcrumbs, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chipotle powder and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix well with your hands and form into 4 patties.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and spray with olive oil. Place the patties in the hot pan and cook for 10 minutes, then flip and finish cooking for 5-8 minutes or until cooked through.
- Toast your buns and put together! Spread some mayo on the bottom bun, then top with a cooked turkey patty, add lettuce, onion, tomato, then add avocado to the top bun and serve!