If you like burgers and you love guacamole then I’ve got a meal for you. Made with gound turkey these burgers are lighter than their beef counterparts but just as flavorful, and then topped with a schmear of creamy avocado spread these burgers go from great to divine. My Smashed Avocado Turkey Burgers are easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Many turkey burgers have a tendency to be dry but a bit of panko breadcrumbs, egg and a dash of Worchestershire sauce help bind these burgers together and allow them to stay moist and juicy. Turkey burgers need to be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and I highly recommend using a meat thermometer to check for the doneness.
Ingredients
- ground turkey
- panko bread crumbs
- egg
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- avocados
- lime juice
- brioche hamburger buns
How to Make Smashed Avocado Burgers
Preheat a cast iron grill pan or skillet over medium high heat. In a large bowl add the ground turkey, panko bread crumbs, egg, Worchestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and 1 tsp each of salt and pepper. Using your hands mix they turkey mixture until just combined. Form into 4 patties, placing an indent in the center to prevent the burger patty from doming as it cooks.
Cook the burgers for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 ℉. Transfer to a plate and allow the burger to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
While the burgers are cooking prepare the smashed avocado mixture. Cut each avocado in half and remove the pit, spoon the avocado into a medium bowl. Add in the lime juice as well as the remaining salt and pepper and using a potato masher or spoon smash until combined. Spread the avocado mixture on the inside each half of the hamburger bun and top with the turkey burger. Add additional toppings such as lettuce, tomato, pickled onions or cheese if desired.
If you like these Smashed Avocado Turkey Burgers bes sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!
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Smashed Avocado Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt divided
- 1.5 tsp ground black pepper divided
- 2 large avocados
- 1 tsp lime juice juice of 1 lime
- 4 Brioche hamburger buns
Instructions
- Preheat a cast iron grill pan or skillet over medium high heat.
- In a large bowl add the ground turkey, panko bread crumbs, egg, Worchestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and 1 tsp each of salt and pepper. Using your hands mix they turkey mixture until just combined. Form into 4 patties, placing an indent in the center to prevent the burger patty from doming as it cooks.
- Cook the burgers for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 ℉. Transfer to a plate and allow the burger to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- While the burgers are cooking prepare the smashed avocado mixture. Cut each avocado in half and remove the pit, spoon the avocado into a medium bowl. Add in the lime juice as well as the remaining salt and pepper and using a potato masher or spoon smash until combined.
- Spread the avocado mixture on the inside each half of the hamburger bun and top with the turkey burger. Add additional toppings such as lettuce, tomato, pickled onions or cheese if desired.
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