Southwest Turkey Burgers with Chipotle Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
- 6 ozplain greek yogurt
- 3chili peppers in adobo sauce
finely chopped*
- 1 tbsplime juice
+ lime zest
- salt to taste
- 2 tbspolive oil
or avocado oil
- ½red onion
finely chopped
- 1jalapeno
seeded and finely chopped
- 4 clovesgarlic
minced
- ½ ccanned or fresh corn kernels
- ½ cblack beans
drained and rinsed
- ½ tspsea salt
- ½ tspground cumin
- 1 lbground turkey meat
- 3hamburger buns
- 1avocado
mashed
- slices tomato
- chipotle yogurt sauce
Directions
Prepare the chipotle yogurt sauce
- 1
Crack open a can of chipotle chilis in adobo sauce. Chop three of the chilis.
- 2
Add the chipotle chilis along with 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce to a bowl with the rest of the ingredients for the sauce. Stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the southwest turkey burgers
- 1
In a medium-sized skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Sauté until the onion begins to sweat, soften and becomes fragrant, about 5-8 minutes. Add the jalapeno, garlic cloves, salt and cumin. Sauté another 3 to 5 minutes. Set the sauté pan aside and allow everything to cool to room temperature.
- 2
Transfer the ground turkey, corn, and black beans to a large mixing bowl. Once the sauté mixture has cooled, add it to the bowl. Use your hands to mix the meat and sautéed veggies together. Form three burger patties.
- 3
In a cast iron skillet (or regular skillet), heat 2 tablespoons of oil to medium-high heat.
- 4
Place burger patties on the hot skillet and allow them to cook until the sides firm up, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- 5
Flip the burgers and cook them on the other side until the burgers feel firm when poked and are cooked all the way through, another few minutes. Burgers are cooked through once they reach and internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. To check for doneness, insert a meat thermometer into the center of the burgers.
Prepare the burgers:
- 1
Toast the buns in the oven under your broiler.
- 2
Roughly chop or smash an avocado and distribute it between three burger buns.
- 3
Set patties on top of avocado, douse with chipotle yogurt sauce, add fresh tomato, red onion and lettuce to your burgers and slurp it up!
Southwest Turkey Burgers with Chipotle Yogurt Sauce
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About this Recipe
Craving a satisfying, flavor-packed burger that's anything but boring? These Southwest Turkey Burgers are loaded with vibrant ingredients and topped with a creamy Chipotle Yogurt Sauce, transforming burger night into a delicious and exciting meal.
What sets these burgers apart is the ingenious combination of savory ground turkey, hearty black beans, and sweet corn within the patty itself, amplified by a zesty, smoky Chipotle Yogurt Sauce. It’s a wonderfully balanced, healthy take on a classic that doesn't compromise on taste, making it an easy and healthy option for any weeknight or gathering.
Get ready for a juicy, deeply savory turkey burger bursting with authentic Southwest-inspired flavors from the cumin, jalapeño, and fresh aromatics. The creamy, subtly spicy Chipotle Yogurt Sauce provides a perfect cooling counterpoint, while fresh mashed avocado and sliced tomato add brightness and texture. This main dish is naturally gluten-free (when served without a traditional bun) and can easily be adapted for healthy low-carb meals, proving that healthy eating can be incredibly delicious.
For a truly dairy-free option, you can easily swap the Greek yogurt in the sauce for a plain dairy-free alternative or serve the burgers without it. Make it fully gluten-free by serving on a lettuce wrap or a gluten-free bun. If you prefer more heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add an extra chili pepper to the burger mix. Don't have black beans? Pinto beans can work in a pinch for a similar texture.
These hearty Southwest Turkey Burgers are perfect for a fun weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering, offering a vibrant and satisfying main course. Serve them alongside a simple green salad, roasted sweet potato fries, or even a fresh corn and black bean salsa for a complete meal.