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Mexican Paste Turkey Burger

Make a super moist turkey burger by adding an herb tomato paste to the ground turkey.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/8 of a red onion
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons New Mexico Chili Powder
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil divided
  • 5 slices of pepperjack cheese

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients including 1 tablespoon of oil except the ground turkey in a food processor.
  2. Pulse until combined.
  3. Add the paste to the ground turkey. Mix well
  4. Form 5 patties.
  5. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a cast iron skillet.
  6. When simmering, add the patties.
  7. Cook approximately 5 minutes per side.
  8. Add the cheese in the final 2 minutes of cooking.
  9. To assemble the burger, top the bottom bun with guacamole, dressed cole slaw, and then the burger, with caramelized onions and ancho BBQ sauce.
  10. Serve and enjoy!