Lean Southwestern Burgers
Cost $10
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Ground Chicken or Turkey
- 1 Red or Yellow Bell Pepper, core removed and halved
- 1/2 Jalapeno, core removed and halved
- 1 Tbl. Fresh cilantro (or 1 tsp. dried)
- 1 tsp. Aleppo pepper or chili powder
- 1 tsp. Garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Smoked sea salt
- 1 tsp. Thyme
- 1 tsp. Cumin
- 1/2 tsp. Smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp. White pepper (or black pepper)
- 4 slices Crispy cooked bacon, to serve
- 4 Slices Pepper jack cheese, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler to 500℉. Place the halved bell pepper and jalapeno on a baking sheet. Place in the broiler and cook for 5-10 minutes or until the skin has blackened, rotating the pan halfway through. Transfer the ingredients to a bowl and cover with foil for 10 minutes. The steam will help removing the skin easier. After 10 minutes, peel the skin off the veggies and dice finely.
- In a large bowl, combine the broiled vegetables, ground meat, cilantro, Aleppo pepper, garlic powder, smoked sea salt, thyme, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined. Cover with saran wrap or foil and allow to rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Divide the mixture into 4 portions and form into patties.
- Cook on a pan or on the grill until cooked through. Serve on a warm bun with crispy bacon and a slice of pepper jack cheese.
Notes
These patties are freezer friendly. To store, form the the patties and flash freeze on a baking sheet for 20 minutes before transferring to a freezer bag. These can be frozen for up to 6 months. Before cooking, allow them to come to room temperature.