Knife-and-Fork Chili Turkey Burgers

  • 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Garnish:

  • 10 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 10 red leaf lettuce leaves
  • 10 tomato slices
  • 10 onion slices
  • 10 pickle spears
  • Make the Burgers: Mix all the ingredients together with your hands, except the oil, in a bowl.

Directions:

Divide the meat mixture into 10 equal-sized patties.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the burgers, turning once, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side.

Divide the burgers among plates--2 to a plate. Dollop each serving with mayonnaise and stack lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on top.


Copyright © July 3, 2008