Tex Mex Turkey Burgers

I think we’re finally out of the woods when it comes to winter weather.

It’s mid-March, the stinky Bradford Pear trees are starting to bloom, and the rains are coming. I guess a slow-moving rain storm will park over us Monday into Tuesday. If that doesn’t scream spring, I don’t know what does.

To herald in the new season, I’ve been putting a spring into my step–er, food. More fresh veg, fresh herbs, more grilling. Less soups, stews and the like. You know how it works.

This recipe is one I’ve been eye-balling for quite sometime now. Of course, I can’t eat the buns, but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy a good burger. This one is a little different, what with the taco seasoning mixed in and the salsa-crema to serve it with. It was just the right recipe I was looking for during a sunny & warm weekend.

I made my own taco seasoning for this since it’s so easy to DIY. Here’s all you need:

• Chili powder
• Cumin
• Dried oregano
• Dried cilantro
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• salt & pepper

Mix that all together for a great, homemade taco seasoning. I’ll have all the measurements down below.

Enjoy!

Tex Mex Turkey Burgers

• Servings: 4
• Time: 20 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
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Zesty turkey burgers with a Tex-Mex flair, served with a salsa-sour cream.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried cilantro
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• salt & pepper
• 1 TBS. olive oil
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup salsa
• Buns or lettuce, for serving

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together turkey with spices, salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet and add turkey patties. Cooke until browned and turkey is cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. When patties are almost done, sprinkle cheese on top and let melt.
3. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and salsa. Serve burgers with sour cream-salsa and on buns or lettuce leaves, if desired.

Step-By-Step Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together turkey with spices, salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.

Heat oil in a large skillet and add turkey patties. Cooke until browned and turkey is cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.

When patties are almost done, sprinkle cheese on top and let melt.

In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and salsa. Serve burgers with sour cream-salsa and on buns or lettuce leaves, if desired.