Juicy 3-Ingredient Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers Recipe
Prep Time:
40 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey thighs
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • 1 cup salsa, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, ½ cup cheese, ½ cup salsa, 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Use your hands or a spoon to combine everything, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Line a platter or plate with waxed paper or parchment.
  4. Form the burger mix into 4 patties and transfer them to the prepared platter.
  5. Chill the patties for 30 minutes.
  6. Coat a large cast-iron or saute pan with the remaining oil and place it over medium-high heat.
  7. Add the chilled patties and cook on the first side for 6 minutes.
  8. Flip the burgers and press down gently, cooking for another 6 minutes.
  9. Flip the burgers once more, turn off the heat, and sprinkle on the remaining cheese.
  10. Cover the pan and let sit for about 5 minutes until the cheese has melted.
  11. Transfer the burgers to a serving platter and top with the remaining salsa. Serve immediately with buns and garnishes, if desired.