Jalapeño Turkey Burgers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Patty
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120g grated sharp cheddar
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454g ground turkey thigh (7% fat)
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2 finely chopped jalapeños
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4 slices crispy streaky bacon
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1 teaspoon hot jalapeño sauce (optional)
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¾ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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Black pepper, freshly cracked, to your liking
→ Assembly
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4 soft brioche buns
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1 cup bright pickled onions
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4 tablespoons mayo blended with chipotle
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4 slices cheddar
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1 smashed ripe avocado
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1 sliced fresh jalapeño
# Instructions:
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Fry bacon on medium heat until slightly crispy and golden. Place cooked bacon on paper towels to drain, then dice into small bits after it cools.
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Toss turkey, jalapeños, shredded cheddar, bacon bits, garlic powder, hot sauce (if you like it spicy), salt, and pepper into a large bowl. Use your hands to mix it gently—don't mash it too much.
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Split the mix evenly into 4 and shape each piece into a round patty that's about 1.3cm thick or around 140g each. Lay them on a tray or plate, then refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes so they firm up.
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Warm your grill or barbecue to medium-high heat (200°C to 225°C or 400°F to 450°F). If using a griddle pan on a stovetop, set it over medium heat and let it get super hot.
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Cook patties for 5-7 minutes on each side until the inside hits 74°C (165°F) and there's no pink left. Top each patty with a slice of cheddar for the last minute so it melts.
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Toast the buns lightly. Slather chipotle mayo on them, then stack with the patties covered in melted cheddar, jalapeño slices, smashed avocado, and pickled onions.
# Notes:
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Mixing the turkey too much will make tough patties.
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Want homemade chipotle mayo? Stir 1 tablespoon chipotle paste into your mayonnaise.
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To pickle onions fast: mix ½ cup each of water and red wine vinegar with 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon salt, then soak sliced red onions for 20-30 minutes.