Turkey Chorizo Burger

It attacks your taste buds! Spicy chorizo-style sausage and lean ground turkey combine to make a kick-butt burger that's full of taste but won't leave you feeling stuffed. This burger could also be grilled outdoors for a smokier flavor. Goes great with a michel ada or frozen margarita.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 766 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ground turkey, chorizo, garlic, onion powder, chipotle flakes, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix with your hands until well-blended. Shape into 4 loosely-packed patties.

Step 2

Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat until hot; grease with buttery spread. Place patties on the griddle; cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking for about 5 minutes. Flip patties and cook until browned on the second side, about 6 minutes.

Step 3

Top each patty with a slice of pepperjack cheese. Cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute more.

Step 4

Toast hamburger buns in a toaster oven. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise over each half. Place cooked patties over bottom buns. Top each patty with 1/2 cup spring mix lettuce. Sprinkle lime juice over lettuce. Cover with top buns.