Spicy chorizo-style sausage and lean ground turkey combine for a flavorful, satisfying burger recipe that won't leave you feeling heavy. For an extra-smoky touch, try grilling it outdoors. It pairs perfectly with a Michelada or frozen margarita!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 4 linkss Mexican chorizo sausage , casings removed
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 0.25 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoons chipotle chile flakes
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons buttery spread
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
- 4 hamburgers buns
- 0.25 cups mayonnaise
- 2 cups spring mix lettuce
- 1 lime , juiced
Instructions
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Combine ground turkey, chorizo, garlic, onion powder, chipotle flakes, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix with your hands until well blended. Shape into 4 loosely packed patties.
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Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat until hot. Melt buttery spread on the griddle. Add patties; cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, continue cooking, about 5 minutes more. Flip patties; cook until brown, about 6 minutes.
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Top each patty with 1 slice pepper Jack cheese; cook until cheese melted, about 1 minute more.
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Toast hamburger buns in a toaster oven. Divide and spread mayonnaise on buns; place cooked patties over bottom buns. Top each patty with 1/2 cup spring mix lettuce; sprinkle with lime juice and cover with top buns.
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