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5 from 3 votes

Grilled Anaheim Turkey Burger

Charred Anaheim peppers and avocado salsa pack this Grilled Anaheim Turkey Burger with flavor.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Anaheim pepper
  • 1 lb ground dark meat turkey
  • 2 tbsp red onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 4 toasted buns
  • 4 tomato slices
  • 6 slices cooked bacon
  • Avocado salsa

Instructions

  • Roast Chili: Heat the grill to high. Place the Anaheim pepper over direct heat and grill about 5 minutes per side, until charred. Remove from grill. Place in a plastic bag. Let it sweat for 5 minutes. Remove from the bag, scrape off the skin and remove the stem and seeds. Chop.
  • Mix: Place the pepper, turkey, red onion, cilantro, salt and cumin into a large bowl, and mix well with your hands.
  • Shape: Divide into four portions and shape into patties. Freeze for 30 minutes to help firm up the patties.
  • Grill: Grill over medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Flip. Grill 5 minutes until cooked through. Top with a slice of cheese and grill until melted.
  • Assemble: Smear the tops and bottoms of each bun with avocado salsa. Place a patty on the bottom bun. Top with a tomato slice and three halves of bacon. Add the top bun and serve.

Notes

Instead of roasting your own green chilis, you can also use canned green chili.

Nutrition

Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1274mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 10.1mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 3.3mg