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Rio Grande Turkey Burger
Rating: 3 (6 votes cast)
Total Time
1 Hour
Preparation Time
Under 30 minutes
Serving Size
4
Preparation Method
Grill
Level of Difficulty
Moderate
    Ingredients
  • 1 package JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® All Natural Quarter-Pound Turkey Burgers
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (4-ounce) can whole green chiles, drained and cut into long strips
  • 2 ounces Monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced
    Directions
  1. Preheat grill for direct heat cooking method according to manufacturer's directions. In bowl, combine turkey, oats, egg, dried onion, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper. Divide turkey mixture in half. On 2 (10- x 11-inch) pieces wax paper, shape each half of turkey mixture into 6-inch-diameter circles.
  2. Arrange half of green chili strips in spoke pattern over 1 circle of turkey mixture. Top with cheese slices leaving a 1/2-inch border around outside edges. Lay remaining green chile strips in spoke pattern over cheese. Carefully place remaining patty on top of chili strips. Remove wax paper. Press turkey layers together to seal.
  3. Lightly grease grill rack. Invert turkey burger onto grill rack; remove wax paper. Grill 8 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached on meat thermometer. To serve, cut burger into quarters. Serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.