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Grilling 24x7 » Recipes » Grilled Chipotle Turkey Burgers (Extra Moist)

Grilled Chipotle Turkey Burgers (Extra Moist)

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These are the Best Grilled Turkey Burgers You will ever taste. No more dry boring turkey burger here. These turkey burgers are packed with smoky spicy chipotle peppers and caramelized onions.

With only 4 main Ingredients these grilled chipotle turkey burgers are easy to make and very budget friendly. No need to scroll any further you have found the best turkey burger recipe on the web.

Grilled Turkey Burgers with spicy chiles in adobo

Why These Grilled Turkey Burgers are the Best

Flavor: Unlike your average boring turkey burgers these patties are loaded with flavor from the carmelized onions and smoky chipotle peppers.

Cost: You can make so many more patties for the same price as those frozen store bought hockey pucks.

Healthier: Turkey Burgers have less fat and calories over traditional beef burgers.

Homemade: You can season these turkey burgers however you like without the need for preservatives and other unneeded ingredients. That's why homemade turkey burgers always taste better.

Grilled Turkey Burgers with spicy chipotle in adobo

What You'll Need to Make These Chipotle Burgers

Ingredients

  • Ground Turkey- 92% Lean ground turkey or chicken
  • Yellow Onion- Diced
  • Chipotles in Adobo Sauce- If you don't like to much heat only use a few peppers
  • Mayonnaise: This helps the turkey burger stat together on the grill.
  • Pepper Jack Cheese- You can substitute any cheese you like
  • Burger Rolls- Choose your favorite burger buns

Additional Toppings (optional)

  • Southwest Ranch
  • Avocado
  • Sliced Tomato
  • Lettuce
  • Bacon
  • BBQ Sauce
step by step instructions to make grilled turkey burgers

Grilled Chipotle Turkey Burger Recipe

  1. Puree the contents of the chiles in adobo can. Dice the sweet onion and add to a medium low heat frying pan with avocado oil. Sauté for about 20 minutes until the onions are caramelized and dark in color. but not burned
  2. Add 2 tbsp of chipotle puree along with the caramelized onions and mayo to the ground turkey. Season with salt and pepper or your favorite BBQ Dry Rub.
  3. Mix all of the ingredients well then refrigerate for 30 minutes before forming the mixture into 4 equal size patties.
  4. Grill burgers over medium high direct heat for 5 minutes per side. Do not flip the burgers prior to 5 minutes or they will stick. continue to cook until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
  5. Top the turkey burgers with cheese and cook for a few more minutes until the cheese is fully melted. This would be the time to toast the buns as well.
  6. Remove turkey burgers from the grill and top burger with any toppings you like. Enjoy.
Grilled Turkey Burgers with spicy chiles in adobo

What to Serve with Grilled Turkey Burgers

Obviously the first thing that comes to mind is Fries when you think of side dishes to serve with a burger.

I also recommend this Corn and Avocado Salad as well as my Bleu Cheese Coleslaw and these Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings. I do have a great Grilled French Fry Recipe that I know you will love.

Helpful Tips

If you don't have a grill you can prepare these turkey burgers in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. You can also Air Fry the burgers for about 10 minutes at 400 degrees F. flipping after 5 minutes.

If you don't like spicy turkey burgers omit the chipotle and use bell peppers cooked with the onions. you can add a tsp of liquid smoke or Worcestershire to beef up the smoky flavor.

Make sure to have a spray bottle with water close by while grilling. You can use it to spray the grill if you get any flair ups.

Grilled Turkey Burgers with spicy chiles in adobo

FAQ

What Temperature is the Turkey Burger Done?

Ground turkey should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees F. for at least 1 minute.

What Is the Best Binder for Turkey Burgers?

a tablespoon of mayonnaise will help keep the turkey burger together as well as keep it moist. you can also use and egg or some bread crumbs.

How do I Keep My Burger from Falling Apart?

Making sure the turkey burger is cold when you place it on the grill is very important. Next Don't touch the burger for 5 minutes so it can form a crust.

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Grilled Turkey Burgers

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Turkey
Prep Time 45 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 1791kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Turkey
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
  • 8 slices Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 4 Burger Rolls

Additional Toppings (optional)

  • Southwest Ranch
  • Avocado
  • Sliced Tomato
  • Lettuce

Instructions

  • Puree the contents of the chiles in adobo can.
  • Dice sweet onion and add to a medium heat frying pan with olive oil. Sauté for about 30-45 minutes until the onions are dark in color.
  • Add 2 T of chiles in adobo puree and all of the diced onions to 1 lb of ground turkey.
  • Form 3 burgers.
  • Grill burgers over medium high direct heat for 5 minutes per side. Do not flip the burgers prior to 5 minutes or they will stick.
  • After 10 minutes of total grilling add a slice of cheese and grill for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove turkey burgers from the grill and top burger with any toppings you like. Enjoy.

Notes

Makes 4 ¼ pound Burgers
If you don't have a grill you can prepare these turkey burgers in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. You can also Air Fry the burgers for about 10 minutes at 400 degrees F. flipping after 5 minutes.
If you don't like spicy turkey burgers omit the chipotle and use bell peppers cooked with the onions. you can add a tsp of liquid smoke or Worcestershire to beef up the smoky flavor.
Make sure to have a spray bottle with water close by while grilling. You can use it to spray the grill if you get any flair ups.

Nutrition

Calories: 1791kcal | Carbohydrates: 131g | Protein: 166g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 399mg | Sodium: 2095mg | Potassium: 1845mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1419IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 1540mg | Iron: 16mg

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