Jerk Turkey Burger Recipes

JERK TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the turkey, jerk marinade, breadcrumbs, scallions, salt, and pepper. Do not over mix.
• Shape the mixture into 4 flat uniform patties; brush both sides well with oil. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Place the patties in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat grill for medium-high. Oil the grill grates well and cook burgers for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through, an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, and no longer pink in the center.
• Serve on buns with mayo and fresh ripe mango!

JERKY TURKEY BURGERS WITH PAPAYA SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a large nonstick skillet, indoor grill pan or tabletop grill to medium high heat. Combine the turkey, garlic, scallions, ginger, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Form mixture into 4 large patties no more than 1-inch thick. Drizzle the patties with a touch of oil. Place patties in a hot pan or on a hot grill and cook 6 minutes on each side. Squeeze the juice of 1 ripe lime over the patties before removing them from the heat. Place the cooked patties on bun bottoms and top with lettuce leaves.
• Combine the papaya, red bell pepper, red onion, serrano or jalapeno, cilantro and orange juice in a bowl. Season salsa with salt, to your taste. Pile salsa on top of the lettuce resting on cooked patties and add bun tops to the burgers. Serve with Chili Lime Avocados and pineapple wedges.

JERK BURGERS

Steps:

• Toast the allspice berries lightly in a dry skillet, then grind them and the peppercorns finely.
• Mix with the remaining dry spices.
• Mince the garlic, and add it to the spices, with the vinegar and the minced chives.
• Add the meat, egg and breadcrumbs, and mix very well.
• Form into 4 patties and broil on both sides until done; about 15 to 20 minutes.

JERK TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• Place turkey and jerk seasoning in a medium bowl, and stir to combine. Form into four patties.
• Heat a grill pan or a grill to medium-high. Lightly brush with oil. Grill until cooked through, about 8 minutes per side on grill pan or 7 minutes per side on grill. If desired, place a slice of cheese on each burger for the last minute of cooking. Serve on toasted buns with sliced tomato, mango, and onion.

JERK TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the couscous with 1/2 c.
• water; let stand 20 minutes or until the water is completely absorbed.
• Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, heat the oil over low heat.
• Add the bell pepper, garlic and spices.
• Saute until the red pepper is slightly softened, about 1-2 minutes.
• Let cool completely.
• Prepare the grill.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine the couscous, the spice/bellpepper mixture and the turkey and mix thoroughly, but lightly- use just enough mixing to combine everything.
• Shape the mixture into 4 patties.
• Grill or broil on a lightly oiled rack until brown and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side for 3/4" thick burgers.
• Place on buns, serve with lettuce and tomatoes.

JERK TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, bell pepper, egg whites, watercress, teriyaki sauce, and jerk seasoning until well blended.
• With clean hands, form the turkey mixture into 6 equal patties
• Heat a non-stick griddle over medium-high and spray twice lightly with canola oil cooking spray. Place each patty on griddle, in batches if necessary, and cook for 3 minutes. Flip burgers and cook for another 3 minutes. Alternatively, cook burgers on an outdoor grill for same amount of time.
• Remove patties from griddle, dress with your favorite condements and enjoy!