Peruvian Turkey Burgers
Turkey burgers themselves are naturally leaner, but can still pack a punch of flavor. This is a classic southern American dish that is seasoned with the perfect amount of spice.
Ingredients
Ingredients for the burgers:
- 16 ounces of lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- 2 cloves of garlic crushed
- ½ teaspoons of powdered cumin
- ¼ teaspoons of smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoons of dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoons of black pepper
- 4 ounces of Queso Fresco
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce for topping
- Tomatoes thinly sliced and for topping
Ingredients for the sauce:
- 2 jalapenos chopped
- 1 cup of cilantro chopped
- 1 clove of garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup of plain Greek yogurt
- Dash of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the burgers.
- In a bowl, add in the lean ground turkey, soy sauce, lime juice, crushed garlic, powdered cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano and dash of black pepper.
- Stir well to mix.
- Divide into 4 balls and flatten into patties.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
- Place the burger patties directly onto the grill.
- Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- Transfer onto the hamburger buns.
- Prepare the sauce.
- In a blender, add in the chopped jalapeno, chopped cilantro, chopped garlic, vinegar, lime juice, olive oil and Greek yogurt.
- Season with a dash of salt and black pepper.
- Blend on the highest setting until smooth in consistency.
- Top off the burgers with the lettuce and tomato slices.
- Drizzle the aji sauce over the top.
Notes & Wine Advice
Top off the burgers with the lettuce and tomato slices. Drizzle the aji sauce over the top.
Serve immediately.
Serve immediately.