These juicy turkey burgers, topped with freshly made pico de gallo, pepper jack cheese and a healthy dose of guacamole, are absolutely not to be missed!
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For the Pico
1 ½poundsripe tomatoescut into ¼- to ½-inch dice
Kosher salt
½large white onionfinely diced (about ¾ cup)
1 to 2jalapeño chiliesfinely diced (seeds and membranes removed for a milder salsa)
½cupfinely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1tablespoonlime juice from 1 lime
For the Turkey Burger
1 ⅓poundsground turkey
2clovesgarlicfinely chopped
1large shallotfinely chopped
2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro leaves
½small red bell pepperseeded and finely chopped
1jalapeno pepperseeded and finely chopped
2teaspoonsground cumin
1teaspoonsred pepper flakes
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4Brioche Buns
4slicesPepper Jack Cheese
Instructions
For the Guacamole
Cut the avocados in half lengthwise. Remove the pit from the avocado and discard. Remove the avocado from the skin and place the avocado flesh into a bowl.
Add the lemon juice, lime juice, red onion, chives, jalapeño, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork until half smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
For the Pico
In a large bowl combine the diced tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño, cilantro and lime juice. Gently toss to combine. Taste and season with salt as needed. Add extra jalapeño if you want a bit more zip.
For the Turkey Burger
In a bowl combine turkey, garlic, shallot, cilantro, bell pepper, jalapeno, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Divide mixture into 4 equal sections then form the mixture into equal sized patties. Drizzle the patties with vegetable oil. Place a skillet over medium high heat and cook the turkey burgers for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until no pink remains in the center. In the last minute or two of cooking, add the sliced cheese over the patties and allow the cheese to melt.
Notes
The trick to juicy and flavorful turkey burgers is to make sure you buy a package that is light and dark meat mixed.