Caribbean Jerk Turkey Burgers with Mango Salsa
Ingredients
For the mango salsa:
- 1 fresh mango peeled, seeded, and diced
- 2 plum tomatoes seeded and diced
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the burgers:
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- ¼ cup panko Japanese breadcrumbs
- 1 small shallot finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Canola oil for cooking
- 4 hamburger buns for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all salsa ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside
- Meanwhile, combine all burger ingredients (except for the last two) in another large bowl and mix until well blended.
- Form into four 1-inch patties and cook on a grill or non-stick skillet coated with canola oil over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until well done.
- Serve on toasted buns with mango salsa. Enjoy!
Notes
*Be sure not to overwork the meat mixture, otherwise the burgers will turn out tough.
