Although my husband and I haven’t even been married a year yet, I still consider this recipe a classic in our family. It was one of the first meals I cooked as a newlywed, and my husband and I have been crazy about it ever since. I always ask after every meal if that night’s recipe is a “keeper.” Although the answer is often yes, I don’t get around to cooking too many meals regularly because I love trying new recipes. This is one meal that I have to include on our menu every couple of weeks, or the hubby starts asking for it. He just got back from an “at sea” training period (he’s a Marine), so I knew he would enjoy this as his welcome home meal. It is very easy and a nice twist on the traditional hamburger. The recipe calls for the burgers to be placed on a grill, but we currently do not own one, so I end up using our Cuisinart Griddler. This is by far one of our favorite wedding gifts and gets used all the time. I love that it comes with two sets of plates – flat plates and grooved plates. Also, it can open up to lay flat, so it is very versatile. It cooks everything from grilled meats, to paninis, to pancakes. I don’t know what we would do without it!
Southwestern Turkey Burgers
Adapted from Everyday Food
1½ pounds ground dark meat turkey (93% lean)
½ cup pepper jack cheese
¼ cup plain dried breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
hamburger buns
fresh tomato salsa (listed below)
sliced avocado
Heat grill to medium-high. In a medium bowl, place turkey, cheese, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Mix very gently, being careful not to overwork meat (which makes burgers dense). Gently form meat into 4 equal-sized patties. Place on grill and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, per side, or until cooked throughout. Serve on buns and top with sliced avocado and fresh tomato salsa.
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Source: Everyday Food
1½ pounds plum tomatoes, cored, halved, and seeded
½ medium red onion, minced
1 jalapeño, minced
1 small garlic clove, minced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
coarse salt
Chop tomatoes into ¼-inch pieces and place in medium bowl. Add onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice; season generously with salt. Let stand 15 minutes to develop flavor. Salsa can last up to 3 days in airtight container.
Liz-
This is great! I really would like to try this one. Sounds delicious and very healthy. I am so proud of you making good use of your time this way. I said I was going to prepare meals before Anne and Taylor and never did. Thank God for family and friends or Jamey and me would not have eaten.
Heard you are doing great and I am happy for you. I am just sitting now waiting on the telephone call. Take care.
Love,
Susan
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