Baja Turkey Burger

prep

15 Min

cook

15 MIN

feeds

6-8

Spicy Baja Turkey Burgers topped with fresh Pico de Gallo and avocado cream sauce! These juicy burgers are packed with flavor and are perfect for grilling. If you would like to learn more about how to make the best burger read the Book of Burger from our BBQ Bible.

Ingredients

6 tomatoes, chopped

3 jalapeños, diced

1 small red onion, diced

Small bunch of cilantro, chopped

1 lime, juiced

Salt and pepper to taste


3 avocados, cut in half

3 jalapeños

2 limes, juiced

Small bunch of cilantro, chopped

1 head of garlic, roasted

Juice from pickled jalapeño jar to taste or for desired consistency

Salt to taste


2 pounds ground turkey

1 Tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 Tablespoon chili powder

1 Tablespoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

6-8 slices pepper jack cheese

6-8 hamburger buns

Shredded lettuce

2 pounds ground turkey

1 Tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 Tablespoon chili powder

1 Tablespoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

6-8 slices pepper jack cheese

6-8 hamburger buns

Shredded lettuce


Instructions

Baja Turkey Burger

Step 1

Preheat BBQ box or pellet grill to medium high heat.

Step 2

Coat avocado with olive oil. Place avocados flesh side down on grill along with the jalapeños and garlic head. Grill until slightly charred, about 3 to 5 minutes.

step 3

Remove veggies from grill. Cut tops off of jalapeños and seed if wanting less heat. Place all ingredients of the avocado cream sauce in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients for the Pico de Gallo and set aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, add ground turkey, cayenne, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Form 6-8 patties.

step 6

On a BBQ box or griddle that has been preheated to medium heat, grill patties on each side for 5-6 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 °F. The last few minutes of cooking, add a slice or two of pepper jack cheese to patties and let the cheese melt.

step 7

Toast buns on BBQ box or griddle if desired.

Assembly

Start with the avocado cream sauce on the bottom bun then add lettuce, patty, Pico de Gallo and avocado cream sauce on the top of bun.