Sweet Chili Lime Turkey Burgers
| June 13, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Gluten-Free, Meats |
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I love summer, but what I love more is my husband loves to grill. The other night he said he could grill some chicken and I told him I had some ground turkey I was needing to use. The previous night I had made this wonderful Ginger Mango Salsa on Seared Tilapia with Cilantro Dressing and I had some of those same ingredients leftover. I threw in some juice from a lime, the ground sweet chili pepper mix, a shallot, garlic, a red pepper and the rest of my cilantro – OH MY did the burgers turn out yummy. Many of you asked me to share what I did and before I forgot I wrote down what I put in and how much. This homemade burger recipe could be used with any ground meat I suppose, but I have only done it with turkey.
Sweet Chili Lime Turkey Burgers
Ingredients:
3 Pounds Ground Turkey (makes 8-12 burgers depending on size and thickness)
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Shallot minced
1/2 Cup Cilantro minced
3 Tablespoons minced garlic
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
2 Teaspoons Son of Italy Ground Hot Chili Peppers (add more if you like your burgers more spicy I have small children so my food cannot be too spicy or they will not eat it)
Juice from a couple of small limes or about 4 Tablespoons from a bottle (the lime added a wonderful kick to the burger)
2 Ripe avocados (this is to make the guacamole to add to the top of the burger and it used my over ripe avocados)
1 Head Romaine Lettuce washed and each leaf laid out to dry on a paper towel or rack (using lettuce as the bun instead of bread)
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl combine the ground turkey, red bell pepper, shallot, cilantro, garlic, sea salt, ground hot chili peppers, and juice from the limes. Using clean hands mix all ingredients until thoroughly combined then form into patties and place on a plate to be grilled.
- Heat your grill to no more than about 325 degrees and spray grill with cooking spray or else the burgers will stick and you will have a mess on your hands. Cook each burger on the grill for 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until center is no longer pink and meat is done.
- Take your two avocados and mash them up in a separate bowl and place to the side. Make sure to add the pit back in as it helps keep the avocado from turning brown right away.
- Wash however many romaine lettuce leaves you need and pat dry or lay out on a paper towel
- Place burger on a romaine lettuce leaf, cover with the mashed avocado and wrap the burger and avocado in the leaf. I did not have any gluten free burger buns on hand, but by not using burger buns we cut calories and saved some money.
I will make this burger again and glad I could share with you my tasty creation from ingredients hanging out in my kitchen.
XOXO,
Amee
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I love this hamburger, I do similar except I put 1/2 or 1/4 green chili (not hot) in the middle of the hamburger with a little cheese. Maybe even a little salsa…hmmm good. I make sure it is all inside and covered with the meat all around tightly. Then shaped into a hamburger…hmmm
I love all your recipes.
Hi Lynda,
That sounds good too I love a flavorful burger and glad you like what I cook. I should write about my first experience cooking pea soup for Michael. Boy guy he loved me a lot in the early days because it was NOT my cooking.
Amee
MmmM – this looks like a really god variation to standard burgers. I’m going to have to try this sometime. Love it.
I’m pinning this. Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime!
Hi Betsy,
Thanks for pinning let me know if you try it and what you think.
Amee
What a healthy tasty burger the guacamole top is inspired. Please share this recipe on my foodie friday party today.
Hi Diane, Thanks it is wonderful my hubby also puts hummus on top of his burger too. Will go share thanks. Amee
Now this looks like a turkey burger I can sink my teeth into! Yum! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Thanks for hosting!
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What would you recommend to substitute for the ground hot cherry peppers in those parts of the country where that item is not available? I have never seen anything remotely similar to it.
Hi Naomi,
Amee
You can use a hot sauce of your choice to add a kick to the burgers.
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What an incredible combination of flavors! I just shared this on the Hearth and Soul Facebook Page. Have a great weekend!
Hi Alea,
Amee
Thank you so much for the share. This is one of my favorite burger recipes now.
This burger sounds so good…My husband had some major heart problem a few years ago so one of the things I did was to stop using red meat. I replaced all things made with hamburger to ground turkey. But my husband hates ground turkey burgers, he says they are to dry and tasteless even though I try adding flavor so I really hope I can win him over with this.
Hi Diann,
This burger is packed with flavor my hubby loves it and grills it a lot. I hope it brings your hubby to the otherwise. You can also make this with ground chicken as well. Let me know what he thinks?
Amee
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