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Turkey Burger al Pastor

Creating a delicious marinade and coming up with multiple ways to use it over a couple of dinners. My Turkey Burger al Pastor is a winner.
Course dinner
Cuisine Burgers, Mexican recipes
Keyword al pastor, burgers, comfort food, gluten free, ground turkey, Mexican recipe
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Bring burgers to room temperature 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 810kcal
Author Peter

Ingredients

Burgers

  • 2 Lbs Ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 Cups Al Pastor sauce see link in notes for recipe
  • 2 Tbsp Adobo seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Chile & Lime seasoning
  • 24 Ounces Pepperjack cheese log slice
  • 1 Whole Avocado sliced
  • 2 Whole Shallots
  • 2 Whole Plum or Roma tomatoes sliced
  • 1 Tbsp Canola oil
  • 8 Whole Buns (gluten free for those that need that)

Al Pastor aioli

  • 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp Al Pastor sauce

Instructions

Burgers & Al Pastor Aioli

  • Begin by combining the ground turkey, al pastor sauce and seasonings. Mix well and form into burger aptties. Let marinate for 1 hour in the fridge.
  • While the burgers are in the fridge, combine the mayo and the al pastor sauce and mix well. Set aside.
  • Take the burgers out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature. Meanwhile, saute the shallots in a skillet. Season with adobo seasoning and pepper to taste. Set aside. At the same time, add the buns to a 325 degree oven and cook for 2 - 3 minutes. (You can smear some butter on them if you like.)
  • In a skillet on medium high heat, add a little vegetable oil and bring to smoking. Add in the burgers but do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary. Cook 5 - 7 minutes per side. In the final 2 minutes of cooking on the second side, add the sliced pepperjack cheese. Cover with a lid to get a really good melt.
  • To serve, place the bun on a plate and smear with some of the al pastor aoili. Top with the burger. Next add a slide or two of the tomatoes, followed by the avocado slices and top with the sauteed shallots.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Al Pastor sauce recipe - httpss://www.feedyoursoul2.com/chicken-al-pastor/
Nutrition is an estimate per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 810kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 47g