Savory Turkey Chorizo Burger: A Delectable Twist on Classic Grilling

Ingredients

• 1 pound of lean ground turkey
• 4 links of Mexican chorizo sausage with casings removed
• 4 cloves of minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon of onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon of chipotle chile flakes
• A pinch of ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of a buttery spread
• 4 slices of pepperjack cheese
• 4 soft hamburger buns
• ¼ cup of mayonnaise, split into portions
• 2 cups of fresh spring mix lettuce, divided
• Juice of 1 lime

Step 1

Mix together a delightful medley of ground turkey, zesty chorizo, minced garlic, onion powder, a dash of chipotle flakes, and a sprinkle of black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl; blend the ingredients with your hands until perfectly combined. Shape the flavorful mixture into four generously-sized patties.

Step 2

Preheat a griddle or a large skillet over medium heat until it becomes nice and hot; lightly coat it with a luscious buttery spread. Gently place the patties onto the heated surface; cook them until they develop a lovely golden-brown exterior, which should take approximately 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Carefully flip the patties and cook until the other side achieves a similar golden-brown hue, which may take about 6 minutes.

Step 3

Adorn each patty with a delectable slice of pepperjack cheese and allow it to melt beautifully for around 1 minute.

Step 4

Meanwhile, crisp up the hamburger buns in a toaster oven. Spread a generous 1 1/2 teaspoon of creamy mayonnaise on each half of the buns. Arrange the cooked patties on the bottom buns. Gently place a generous 1/2 cup of vibrant spring mix lettuce on top of each patty. Drizzle a hint of fresh lime juice over the lettuce for an extra zing. Complete the assembly by crowning the patties with the top buns.