Oh-So-Yummy Turkey Burgers

Ok, so this is the 4th time that I've made these burgers, and I think that I've finally got it down pat. I will admit that this version is a little on the spicy side. So if you don't like too much spice, then add less chipotle & adobo. My husband (a total carnivore) loves these burgers. Hope you all love them, too!

makes 4 burgers

olive oil

1/4 large onion, small dice

1/2 bell pepper (any color will do), small dice

2 chipotle peppers, small dice + 1-2 Tbl adobo sauce

1/2 tsp cumin

1/4 C chicken stock

juice of 1/2 lime

3 Tbl chopped cilantro

1# ground turkey

pan spray

toasted burger buns

optional toppings:

4 slices cheese (pepper jack or provolone)

1 ripe avocado mashed with S &P

Preheat oven to 350.

In a large saute pan (that can go in the oven later), heat enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add onion & peppers. Saute over medium heat until softened and lightly browned. Season with S & P.

Add chipotle, adobo, & cumin. Saute until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add chicken stock to deglaze the pan. Pull off heat.

Pour the mixture into a bowl & add lime juice & cilantro.

Let cool slightly, then add ground turkey & season with S & P.

Mix with hands & form a "tester patty."

Preheat the same pan coated with pan spray & cook the patty to check for seasoning.

Separate the remaining mix into 4 pieces.

Place the patties into a preheated pan coated with pan spray.

Saute over medium heat 3-4 minutes on one side until well-browned.

Flip and saute for 1 minute more, then transfer the pan to the oven.

Bake for 5-6 more minutes, or until cooked through.

Top with cheese & avocado, enjoy!