Turkey Burgers

For the record, I don't like calling things "burger" unless it's made from beef.  I like hamburgers too much to commit this kind of sacrilege.  That being said, I don't think there is any problem with making a delicious hamburger-shaped-patty-made-of-turkey.  I found a recipe for Chipotle Turkey Burgers and wanted to give it a try.

Turkey is a great meat to make burger-shaped-patties.  Ground turkey is a blank canvas when it comes to flavor.  You can add most any seasoning or spice to the meat and have a great tasting burger-shaped-patty. This recipe goes the spicy route, and I approve.

To be fair, the recipe calls for the chipotle flavoring of the salsa to be placed on as a garnish.  I do not like runny garnishes like salsa, so I omitted this.  The taste was just fine with only cumin, salt, and pepper.  I made about a pound's worth and pre-shaped the patties.  This made for a quicker dinner or lunch over the next few days.  Also, the flavor of the cumin was stronger and more uniform in the last patty cooked.  It may help to mix the seasonings and the meat the night before you plan to cook the patties.

Another topping that works really well is the black bean mix from the Huevos Enfrijoladas.   Warm it up and spread a little on each half of the bun.  The spicy flavor works really well, and the added protein from the beans makes this a great post-workout meal.