Jerk Turkey Burgers 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!

JAMAICAN JERK TURKEY BURGERS WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• To prepare salsa, in a medium bowl, combine papaya, mango, 1/4 cup of red onion and 14/ cup green pepper, cilantro and lime juice. Set aside.
• To prepare burgers, in a large bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup red onion, remaining 1/4 cup of green pepper, oats, ketchup, jerk seasoning and egg and mix well. Add turkey; mix thouroughly. Shape turkey into four 1 inch thich patties; cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 20 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Broil burgers until cooked through, flipping once, about 20-25 minutes total. Serve each bruger topped with about a heaping 1/3 cup of salsa.

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!

JAMAICAN JERK TURKEY BURGERS WITH PAPAYA-MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• For the salsa:.
• Combine papaya, mango, red pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime rind and juice.
• Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving.
• Prepare grill to medium heat.
• For the burgers:.
• Combine 1 cup onion , breadcrumbs, sweet and sour sauce, red pepper,jerk seasoning,and egg white. Stir well.
• Add turkey; mix well to combine.
• Divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1-inch-thick patty. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
• Lightly coat patties with cooking spray; place on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 7 minutes on each side or until done.
• Cut rolls in half horizontally.
• Place rolls, cut sides down, on grill rack; grill 1 minute or until lightly toasted.
• Place 1 patty on bottom half of each roll; top with 1/2 cup salsa and top half of roll.

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.