Baja Turkey Burger

Recipe Information

- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Servings: 6-8

Description

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

**Pico De Gallo**
- 6 tomatoes, chopped
- 3 jalapeños, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- Small bunch of cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste

**Avocado Cream Sauce**
- 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 the desired consistency
- Salt to taste

**Turkey Burgers**
- 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

**All Ingredients**
- 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

Step 1: Preheat the |BBQ bo or pellet grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2: Coat the 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 the grill. Cut the tops off of jalapeños and seed if wanting less heat. Place all ingredients of the avocado cream sauce in a 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. In the last few minutes of cooking, add a slice or two of pepper jack cheese to the 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 the bun.

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