Jerky Turkey Burgers With Papaya Salsa
Why I Love This Recipe
Submitted by Leah
Ingredients You'll Need
1 1/2 lb Ground Turkey
1 Garlic Clove, Minced
2 Scallions, Thinly Sliced
1 Serrano Or Jalapeno Pepper, Minced
1 Ginger Root, Grated
2 tsp Thyme, Chopped
1 tsp Allspice
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Black Pepper
Salt
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Ripe Lime, Juiced
4 Bib or Green Leaf Lettuce Leaves
4 Kaiser Rolls, Split
1 large Papaya, Diced
1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced
1/2 Red Onion, Diced
1 Serrano Or Jalapeno Pepper, Chopped
2 Tbsp Cilantro, Chopped
1 Navel Orange, Juiced
Salt
Directions
*Preheat large non-stick skillet, indoor grill, or tabletop grill to medium-high heat
*Combine turkey, garlic, scallions, ginger, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, salt & pepper
*Form mixture into 4 large patties, no more than and inch thick; drizzle patties with a touch of oil
*Place patties in a hot pan or on a hot grill and cook 6 minutes on each side
*Squeeze the juice of 1 ripe lime over patties before removing them from the heat
*Place the cooked patties on bun bottoms and top with lettuce
*Combine the papaya, red bell pepper, red onion, pepper, cilantro, and orange juice in a bowl
*Season salsa mixture with salt to taste
*Pile salsa on top of the lettuce and add bun tops to burgers
*Serve with chili lime avocados and pineapple wedges, if desired
