Turkey Burgers With Salsa Food

MEXICAN-INSPIRED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup salsa, cheese, paprika, oregano, cumin, sugar, garlic powder, thyme, salt and cayenne. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four burgers., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., In a small bowl, combine sour cream and remaining salsa. Place burgers on buns; top with endive, tomato and sour cream mixture.

SALSA TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients until well mixed.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide into 4 patties.
• Spray a frying pan with cooking spray and cook over medium heat until cooked thoroughly (about 10 minutes), flipping once about half-way through.

TURKEY BURGERS WITH SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl and using your hands mix together the ground turkey, cornmeal, 1 can of the green chilis, lime juice, egg white (or egg), 2 teaspoons cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
• Form turkey mixture into 4 or 5 patties.
• Heat canola oil in a large fry pan, or if making a double recipe an electric griddle works great.
• Fry patties about 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in the middle. If making a double batch, as patties are cooked, keep warm in a 150 degree oven on a heat-proof plate.
• Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan, combine the crushed tomatoes, corn, 1 can chopped green chilis and 1 teaspoons cumin.
• Heat the "salsa" until bubbly and thoroughly hot.
• Serve patties with salsa spooned over the top.

JERKY TURKEY BURGERS WITH PAPAYA SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a large nonstick skillet, indoor grill pan or tabletop grill to medium high heat. Combine the turkey, garlic, scallions, ginger, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Form mixture into 4 large patties no more than 1-inch thick. Drizzle the patties with a touch of oil. Place patties in a hot pan or on a hot grill and cook 6 minutes on each side. Squeeze the juice of 1 ripe lime over the patties before removing them from the heat. Place the cooked patties on bun bottoms and top with lettuce leaves.
• Combine the papaya, red bell pepper, red onion, serrano or jalapeno, cilantro and orange juice in a bowl. Season salsa with salt, to your taste. Pile salsa on top of the lettuce resting on cooked patties and add bun tops to the burgers. Serve with Chili Lime Avocados and pineapple wedges.

OAXACAN TURKEY BURGERS WITH CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• Chipotle Salsa:.
• Heat a thick cast iron skillet until very hot and add tomatillos, garlic, tomatoes and onion and cook over low heat. Frequently flip until blackeded in small areas and soft, about 10 minutes. Place on plate and set aside to cool.
• Put the tomatillos, garlic, tomatoes and onion in a blender or food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped, be careful not to liquify. Add chipotles and adobo sauce, cilantro, salt and sugar and pulse one or two times until JUST mixed.
• Burgers:.
• Add turkey, cilantro, scallion, garlic, ancho powder, salt, pepper, cumin, coriander and cinnamon to a mixing bowl and gently knead. Form 4 patties about 3/4 inch thick and put on a saran wraped plate.
• Light your grill and when it is heated brush grate with oil. Grill the burgers for 13 minutes, turning once, for medium. Briefly warm the english muffins and place a burger on the bottom slice; top with the avocado, pumpkin seeds and a helping of Chipotle Salsa. Top the burger and serve with the remaining salsa on the side.

TURKEY BURGERS WITH TOMATO CORN SALSA

Steps:

• To make the salsa:
• Toss the tomatoes with the salt and drain in a colander for 15 minutes.
• Combine the tomatoes, corn, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and olive oil in a large bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
• To make the burgers:
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onion and red pepper and cook, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Combine the onion, pepper, Creole spice mix, salt, and turkey in a large bowl.
• Season with pepper.
• Mix well and form into 4 large patties.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Place the burgers in the skillet and cook until well browned, about 5 minutes per side.
• Transfer to the oven and cook until firm to the touch, about 6 minutes.
• Serve topped with the salsa.

JERKY TURKEY BURGERS WITH PAPAYA SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a large nonstick skillet, indoor grill pan or tabletop grill to medium high heat. Combine the turkey, garlic, scallions, ginger, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
• Form mixture into 4 large patties no more than 1-inch thick. Drizzle the patties with a touch of oil.
• Place patties in a hot pan or on a hot grill and cook 6 minutes on each side.
• Squeeze the juice of 1 ripe lime over the patties before removing them from the heat. Place the cooked patties on bun bottoms and top with lettuce leaves.
• Combine the papaya, red bell pepper, red onion, serrano or jalapeno, cilantro and orange juice in a bowl. Season salsa with salt, to your taste.
• Pile salsa on top of the lettuce resting on cooked patties and add bun tops to the burgers. Serve with Chili Lime Avocados and pineapple wedges.

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together ground turkey, green onion, minced ginger and Thai basil. and combine evenly.
• Using your hands, gently form the burgers into 6 patties about 3/4 inch thick. Take care not to handle the meat too much to keep the temperature as cold as possible at all times.
• Drizzle both sides of patties with oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Place patties in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set up.
• Preheat barbecue to medium heat (350-375F). Oil grill to prevent sticking.
• Place burgers on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until turkey is cooked through and nice char marks are achieved.
• Remove the turkey burgers from the grill. Cool slightly and serve on buns with pineapple salsa. Garnish burgers with lettuce, red onion and mayo if desired.
• SALSA:.
• To prepare the salsa, combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. mix until all ingredients are evenly combined. Reserve salsa.

JAMAICAN JERK TURKEY BURGERS WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• To prepare salsa, in a medium bowl, combine papaya, mango, 1/4 cup of red onion and 14/ cup green pepper, cilantro and lime juice. Set aside.
• To prepare burgers, in a large bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup red onion, remaining 1/4 cup of green pepper, oats, ketchup, jerk seasoning and egg and mix well. Add turkey; mix thouroughly. Shape turkey into four 1 inch thich patties; cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 20 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Broil burgers until cooked through, flipping once, about 20-25 minutes total. Serve each bruger topped with about a heaping 1/3 cup of salsa.

SOUTHWEST TURKEY BURGERS WITH CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Oil grill rack. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Combine turkey, crushed chips, 4 tablespoons cilantro, chili powder, salt, cumin, and pepper in large bowl. Using fork, mix together. Form 6 patties, each about 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Mix together salsa, corn, and remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro in small bowl. Set aside. Grill burgers until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Divide among plates. Spoon salsa over burgers and serve.