INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. ground turkey breast
1 /2 lb. ground turkey
2 t. kosher salt
1 t. freshly ground pepper
4 1 /2″-thick slices red onion
1 /4 cup homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
4 buttered hamburger buns, toasted
barbeque mayonnaise recipe below
sliced avocado
METHOD:
Preheat grill to medium-high.
Make spicy mayonnaise: Combine 1 /2 cup mayonnaise, 1 t. red chili sauce, 2 T prepared or homemade barbeque sauce, and juice of half a lime together in a small bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving so flavors can develop.
Prepare Burgers: Combine ground turkey meats, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, tossing gently with your hands. Shape into four 3 /4″ thick patties. Spray patties with nonstick spray and freeze for 20 minutes. Place cold burgers on grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip burgers and top with cheese. Grill to 160°F to 165°F 3–4 more minutes. Remove from grill and let rest while you prepare onions.
Grill onions: Brush onions with barbecue sauce and cook until soft. Turn often, brushing with additional sauce throughout the grilling process.
Turn off the grill and toast buttered buns lightly. Chef’s Tip: This is my go-to method for perfectly toasted burger buns—turning the grill off helps prevent the all-too-common burnt bun situation.
Serve burgers topped with spicy barbeque mayonnaise, onions, and avocado
Serves 4
