Chipotle Turkey Burgers with Southwestern Slaw

★★★☆☆
Prep: 20 mins (est.) Cook: 5 mins (est.) Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • Southwestern Slaw (makes about 1/2 cup dressing)
  • 4 cups chopped cabbage and carrots (bagged) (946 ml)
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise (29.6 ml)
  • 2 Tbsp plain yogurt (29.6 ml)
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar (29.6 ml)
  • 2 tsp adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers (9.9 ml)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped chives (29.6 ml)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Turkey Burgers
  • 1 pound ground turkey (454 g)
  • 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (158 ml)
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives (59.1 ml)
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise (29.6 ml)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion (78.9 ml)
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, pureed or finely chopped
  • 2 tsp adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers (9.9 ml)
  • 1 tsp soy sauce (4.9 ml)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Hamburger buns
  • Optional toppings: pepper jack cheese, tomato slices, avocado slices, red onion, grilled green bell pepper slices, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup

Instructions

  1. Make the slaw: In a bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Toss with cabbage and carrots. Refrigerate until ready to use. \n2. Make the burgers: Preheat grill to 375-400°F (190-200°C). In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, chives, mayonnaise, egg, red onion, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Form into patties. \n3. Grill patties for about 5 minutes per side. Grill bell pepper slices alongside burgers, if using.\n4. Assemble burgers and top with slaw. Serve with desired toppings.
Wine Pairing: Medium Red (Pinot Noir) — A medium-bodied red wine such as Merlot.