Chipotle Turkey Burgers Topped with Guacamole

For the burgers:

In a medium-sized saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add jalapeño, red pepper, onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 4 minutes, just until the veggies soften slightly. They will cook the rest of the way in the burger. Take off heat and set aside for a few minutes.

In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, chipotle in adobo, cayenne, coriander, cumin, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the veggies and grated cheese. Mix until combined and then form the mixture into patties. I usually get about 6 burgers.

Fire up the grill or heat a cast iron pan over medium high heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. If you are feeling fancy, toast the burger buns. Top burgers with tomato, lettuce, and a generous amount of guacamole. Enjoy!

For the guacamole:

Use a knife to cut around the seed of your avocados and pull the halves apart. Remove the seed. Using a spoon, scoop out the inside of the avocados and place them in a large bowl. Start with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and add it to your avocados. You may need more salt, but make sure you taste it first before adding more and over salting the dish. Avocados tend to need a healthy helping of salt. Add the lemon juice and Tabasco. Smash the avocado mixture until it becomes creamy but still remains slightly chunky. I use a pastry cutter, but a fork will work just fine. Add the minced garlic, onion and jalapeño to the avocado mixture and stir. Make sure you taste the mixture to see if it needs more salt, pepper or Tabasco. Refrigerate until you’re ready to eat it.