Tex-Mex Turkey Spinach Burgers

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"These delightful burgers are a tasty combination of ground turkey, cilantro, and other spices. Roast the burgers in the oven or cook them in a nonstick skillet. Top with grated Monterey Jack cheese and a little salsa - and present them on a toasted bun. Although delicious hot, use cold, cooked burgers as part of a salad plate with corn chips or in sandwiches with extra salsa."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 Europe's best chef's spinach nuggets, frozen
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground turkey or 1 1/2 lbs 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
• vegetable oil

• TOPPING

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

directions

1. Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain and squeeze out excess moisture, Cool slighty,.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine turkey, cooked spinach, egg, bread crumbs, 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 chese 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 preheat 425F oven for 20 minutes or until pinkness disappears. Top each burger with cheese and salsa as soon as removed from the oven. The heat will melt the cheese.