Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers

A well seasoned burger with lower fat. Both grill and skillet instructions given.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4-1 1⁄2 lbs ground turkey (light and dark meat, 7% fat)
• 2 -3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
• 2  teaspoons dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons cayenne (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 4  slices cheddar cheese
• 4  hamburger buns
•  ketchup (optional)
•  mayonnaise (optional)
•  lettuce (optional)

Directions

1. Place turkey, garlic, chipotle, oregano, mustard, chili powder, cumin and cayenne, if using, in a bowl. Using your hands, mix until ingredients are evenly incorporated. Divide mixture into 4 balls of equal size. Form each into a patty 3/4 to 1-inch thick. Handle as little as possible.
2. Prepare a grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil.
3. Sprinkle both sides of burgers with salt and pepper. Place on grate and grill until well seared on both sides, about 5 minutes for medium-rare or 6 minutes for medium.
4. If cooking indoors, place a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add burgers pan coated with cooking spray. Cook until well seared on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium.
5. When the burgers are almost done grilling, place a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Also, place the buns, cut sides down, on the grill to toast; remove when lightly browned.
6. Serve the grilled patties and toasted buns along with the remaining fixings.