Tex-Mex Turkey Spinach Burgers

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"These yummy burgers are perfect for a large gathering. They taste scrumptious served hot on whole what buns. They are also delicious as a cold sandwich filling or as part of a salad plate with nachos or corn chips."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 6 burgers

ingredients

• 6 nuggets europe's best chef's spinach, frozen
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground turkey or 1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef
• 1 egg
• 3⁄4 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup salsa or 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano flakes
• 1⁄2 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• TOPPING

• 1⁄2 cup monterey jack cheese or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup salsa

directions

1. Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain and squeeze out excess moisture. Cool slightly.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine turkey, cooked spinach, egg, breadcrumbs, cilantro, onions, salsa, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Shape mixture into 6 patties.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add burgers and cook for 15 minutes, turning twice until interior temperature registers 175F or until pinkness disappears. A few minutes before end of cooking time, top each burger with cheese and a spoonful of salsa. (Cheese will melt slightly). Serve burgers on toasted buns with condiments or as part of a meal with vegetables.
4. OVEN ROASTING: Place prepared burgers on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in a preheated 425F oven for 20 minutes or until pinkness disappears. Top each burger with cheese and a teaspoon of salsa as soon as removed from the oven. The heat will melt the cheese.