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grilled turkey burgers on a bun topped with fresh pineapple salsa

Hatch Green Chile Turkey Burgers

Amanda
Hatch green chile turkey burgers are easy to make and have a delicious flavor. Made with roasted hatch chiles and finished off with fresh pineapple salsa, these burgers are perfect for the end of Summer.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 187 kcal

Ingredients
  

Fresh Pineapple Salsa

  • 3 cups diced fresh pineapple approximately 1 medium pineapple
  • ½ medium bell pepper diced
  • ½ medium red onion diced
  • 1 medium jalapeno minced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice approximately 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Hatch Chile Burgers

  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
  • cup diced roasted hatch green chiles peeled and seeded, approximately 4-5 medium chiles
  • medium yellow onion grated
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 6 hamburger buns

Instructions
 

Fresh Pineapple Salsa

  • In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and salt together.
  • Mix together until all ingredients are combined and let it sit in the refrigerator while you make the turkey burgers.

Grilled Turkey Burgers

  • In a mixing bowl, combine turkey, chiles, onion, cumin, thyme, salt & pepper. Mix by hand until ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Divide meat mixture in 6 equal portions and roll into balls. Flatten balls into approximately one inch thick patties and slightly press down the middle of each patty. Place burgers in the refrigerator on a large plate or sheet pan while the grill heats up.
  • Preheat the grill to medium high heat and rub the grill grates with a paper towel with oil on it to grease it.
  • Grill the burgers for 8 minutes on the first side and then flip and cook an additional 4 minutes on the other side until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 165° when checked with a kitchen thermometer.
  • Allow the burgers to rest for 5 minutes after grilling and then serve on buns topped with fresh pineapple salsa.

Notes

  • Drain as much of the liquid from the chiles as possible so the burgers don't fall apart.
  • If the burgers are not sticking, give them 1-2 more mintues to cook before flipping them.
  • Make the fresh pineapple salsa a day or two before to really let the flavors combine together!
 

Substitutions and Variations

  • Ground Turkey Breast - Ground turkey has more flavor and moisture, but ground turkey breast can also be used. Burgers may be a bit more dry and have a tendency to crumble. Ground beef can be used for a juicier burger.
  • Hatch Chiles - In August, freshly roasted chiles can be found in the grocery store. If not, you can roast hatch chiles in the oven or purchase canned hatch green chiles.
  • Pineapple - Instead of fresh pineapple, canned pineapple tidbits may also be used.
  • Toppings - Instead of the pineapple salsa, these turkey burgers can be topped with BBQ sauce, grilled or sliced red onions, fresh avocado slices, pepper jack cheese,grilled pineapple rings, or pickled jalapenos!
  • Gluten Free - Serve burgers wrapped in lettuce or on gluten-free hamburger buns.
 

Alternative Cooking Methods

Cook burgers on a grill pan or cast iron skillet that has been greased with vegetable oil.
 

Make Ahead and Storage instructions

  • SALSA - Make salsa up to 2 days ahead of time and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
  • BURGERS - Make and form up to 1 day ahead of time and store on a plate covered in plastic wrap or in an air-tight container. Cooking times may be a minute or two more.
  • FREEZE - Uncooked turkey burgers can be frozen for up to 3 months. Freeze on a plate or sheet pan in a single layer and then transfer into a ziptop bag or airtight container for easier storage. Frozen turkey burgers can be cooked right on the grill but will take a few more minutes to cook.
  • LEFTOVERS - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator after cooling for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Burgers can be heated back up on the grill, oven, or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1063mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 475IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
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