By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 4
198 cal · 20 min
Chipotle Turkey Burgers
Recipe GLPRf354a2625fb09f
Smoky and spiced ground turkey burgers infused with chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and chili powder. These lean, flavorful patties are grilled until juicy and served with creamy avocado and fresh nectarine salsa for a balanced, satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons canned chipotles in adobo sauce, pureed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb extra lean ground turkey
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the pureed chipotles in adobo, chili powder, minced garlic, ground turkey, black pepper, and salt. Mix gently with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the meat, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully develop and meld.
Divide the turkey mixture into 4 equal portions and gently shape each into a patty about ¾ inch thick. Using your thumb, press a small indentation into the center of one side of each patty to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the patties on the grill with the indented side down. Cook for 4–5 minutes without moving or pressing on them.
Flip the burgers and cook for another 4–5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and there is no pink remaining inside. Avoid pressing down on the patties while cooking, as this will squeeze out the juices.
Transfer the cooked burgers to a serving plate. Serve immediately on hamburger buns (if using), topped with sliced avocado and fresh nectarine salsa.
Comments
These burgers are easy to source at any Charlotte chain and come together quickly, though the stated 20 minutes ignores the grill or skillet time needed to cook ground turkey through—budget 25-30 minutes total. At roughly $2.50 to $3 per serving, the cost tracks reasonably, with ground turkey running $4-5 per pound at Harris Teeter and Publix. The real limitation is that the recipe lists no toppings or buns, so you're looking at a bare patty and will need to add those yourself, which slightly raises the actual meal cost and makes this feel incomplete as written.
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