Fajita Turkey Burgers

I think lots of people eat turkey burgers these days, but not everyone makes them like this! I’m not sure where I got this recipe, but I’ve been making burgers this way for a while now. It really gives your regular ol’ turkey burger a whole new personality. Ironically, I dont even really like fajitas, but turn them into a burger, and i’m sold!

I emailed this recipe to my friend Jen earlier in the week when she was asking me for ideas on what to do with ground turkey. She replied that the recipe sounded too hard. I promise you, it is easier than it seems!

Fajita Turkey Burgers

1/4 c. salsa (I usually use salsa verde but this time I used regular salsa)

2 T chopped avocado

1 T chopped cilantro

1/4 c. breadcrumbs**

1/2 c. finely chopped onion

1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper (I used orange since they were on sale)

1/2 c. finely chopped red pepper

2 t fajita seasoning divided

1/4 t. salt divided

1 T. tomato paste

1 lb ground turkey

1 egg white**

Combine avocado, salsa and cilantro. Set aside. Heat skillet over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray. Saute onion and peppers until tender. Stir in 1/2 t. fajita seasoning and 1/8 t. salt. Remove from heat and cool. Combine bread crumbs, onion mixture, remaining salt, remaining fajita seasoning, turkey, egg white and tomato paste in a large bowl. Form into patties. Cook** Top each burger with salsa mixture

**Notes: I usually add the breadcrumbs and egg whites a little at a time until I get a good “burger” consistency (ie. will hold together well when made into patties) Sometimes it takes a little more breadcrumbs, and sometimes it makes a little less egg. Also, because of the “chunks” in these patties, they generally cook better on the stovetop in a skillet. If you do want to grill them, I would recommend refrigerating the patties for at least half an hour before grilling to ensure they stay together.

Today has been a great day so far! I went to bed really early last night and finally got a full night’s sleep for the first time in a while. It has made all the difference in the world! I got the majority of my work done early this morning and have been enjoying the beautiful weather today. I can always finish my work later once the sun goes down, right? I’m really looking forward to this weekend! Does anyone have any exciting plans?

Fajita Turkey Burgers

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