Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers

A well seasoned burger with lower fat. both grill and skillet instructions given.

Steps

Place turkey , garlic , chipotle , oregano , mustard , chili powder , cumin and cayenne , if using , in a bowl.

Using your hands , mix until ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Divide mixture into 4 balls of equal size.

Form each into a patty 3 / 4 to 1-inch thick.

Handle as little as possible.

Prepare a grill to medium-high.

Brush grill grate with oil.

Sprinkle both sides of burgers with salt and pepper.

Place on grate and grill until well seared on both sides , about 5 minutes for medium-rare or 6 minutes for medium.

If cooking indoors , place a cast-iron skillet over high heat.

Add burgers pan coated with cooking spray.

Cook until well seared on both sides , 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium.

When the burgers are almost done grilling , place a slice of cheese on top of each patty.

Also , place the buns , cut sides down , on the grill to toast.

Remove when lightly browned.

Serve the grilled patties and toasted buns along with the remaini.

Ingredients

ground turkey, garlic cloves, chipotle chile in adobo, dried oregano, dijon mustard, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne, kosher salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper, cheddar cheese, hamburger buns, ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce