Southwest Turkey Burgers with Avocado Tomato Salsa
Add a southwestern twist to turkey burgers. Onions, Monterey jack cheese, and cilantro make these burgers flavorful and juicy. A cool tomato avocado salsa is a refreshing topper.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- for the burgers --
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 8 burger buns
- For the salsa --
- ⅓ cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 2 ½ cups chopped tomatoes
- juice of ½ of a lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado chopped and tossed with juice of ½ of a lime
- salt and pepper to taste
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat a grill to medium high.
- In a large bowl combine the first 9 ingredients. Add the ground turkey and gently combine the ingredients. Form into 8 burgers about the size of the buns. Make a small indent in the center of each burger.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Set aside.
- Grill the burgers for about 3 - 4 minutes per side or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Remove from grill. Toast the buns on the grill for 1 – 2 minutes. Place each burger on a bun and top with the salsa. Serve with tortilla chips.