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Salsa Verde Turkey Burger

[heart_this] · Aug 19, 2008 · 76 Comments

Salsa Verde Turkey Burger

Last year I tried tomatillos for the first time and I really enjoyed them. I have been keeping my eyes open for them and when I came across them at the farmers market on the weekend I picked some up right away. Of course the first thing that I made was some salsa verde and while I was enjoying it I remembered seeing this recipe for salsa verde turkey burgers on Prudence Pennywise . I liked the sound of pretty much everything about these burgers from the turkey to the salsa verde to the pepperjack cheese to the avocado to the way that it used the cilantro and I would even get to use some more green tomatoes! The salsa verde burgers did not hold together too well but they were super moist and they tasted great! I have been enjoying avocados lately and I would not have thought to combine them with mayonnaise but it was a fabulous combination that went well in this burger. Normally I would have just chopped up the cilantro and mixed it in with the burger but I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was as a fresh garish in the burger. The tartness of the green tomatoes complimented the other flavours of the burgers nicely. These burgers may have been a bit messy but they were oh so tasty!

Salsa Verde Turkey Burger

Salsa Verde Turkey Burger

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde
  • 4 slices pepperjack cheese
  • 1 avocado (pitted and scooped)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 4 buns/rolls
  • green tomatoes (sliced) or pickled green tomatoes (sliced)
  • cilantro (optional)
directions
  1. Mix the turkey, egg, breadcrumbs and salsa verde in a bowl.
  2. Form 4 patties and place them on a broiling pan.
  3. Broil until cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Place the cheese slices on the patties and broil until melted, about 1 minute.
  5. Mix the avocado, mayonnaise and garlic and mash the avocado to the desired consistency.
  6. Serve the burger in a bun with the avocado mayonnaise, cilantro and sliced green tomatoes.
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Comments

  1. Prudy says

    August 19, 2008 at 10:34 pm

    I’m glad you liked them! They don’t hold together very well, but they are super juicy for that.

    Reply
  2. Dawn says

    August 19, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    Kevin your meals are SO not boring anymore. Everything you make makes me so hungry (and I just ate dinner!).

    Reply
  3. Aggie says

    August 19, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    Whoa…I can’t believe I missed this one on Prudy’s site…these look awesome! I love tomatillos!

    Reply
  4. Aggie says

    August 19, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    Oh I wanted to tell you…I read somewhere that a trick to keeping turkey burgers together is to throw them in the refrigerator for an hour or two before you cook them. That’s if you’ve got the time …

    Reply
  5. Steph says

    August 19, 2008 at 11:42 pm

    Those turkey burgers look so good! I love the melted cheese on top

    Reply
  6. Paula says

    August 20, 2008 at 12:12 am

    Kevin, would you consider moving near me? That way, you could, you know, cook for your new neighbor? 🙂 This looks utterly delicious! I love salsa verde, and the way you’ve made this recipe is just terrific. YUM!

    Reply
  7. [eatingclub] vancouver || js says

    August 20, 2008 at 12:19 am

    Oooh, so cheesy! I love this turkey burger and the green tomatoes are splendid stand-ins for ripe tomatoes!

    Reply
  8. doggybloggy says

    August 20, 2008 at 12:45 am

    you flatter me….this burger is so much calling my name.

    Reply
  9. carmen says

    August 20, 2008 at 1:14 am

    yum, looks delicious! i actually haven’t tried tomatillos yet but this post reminds me that i really should sometime this summer.

    Reply
  10. Katie says

    August 20, 2008 at 1:56 am

    That looks fabulous. I can never get over how good your photos are! Haha I guess I am just jealous.

    Reply
  11. Bridgett says

    August 20, 2008 at 2:27 am

    You come up with some interesting and delicious meals. This looks so yummy!

    Reply
  12. Daziano says

    August 20, 2008 at 2:35 am

    I love turkey burgers!!! Never had tomatillos though…

    Reply
  13. kimberleyblue says

    August 20, 2008 at 2:59 am

    You eat so many delicious things, and seemingly, every single day. Yum! Makes me feel bad about my pizza pocket dinner last night (though I did caramalize some onions and melt some cheese for toppings).

    This looks great!

    Reply
  14. lisa says

    August 20, 2008 at 2:59 am

    Fantastic–several of my favorite things all one place!

    Reply
  15. Holly says

    August 20, 2008 at 3:00 am

    Those look like a very fresh and interesting alternative to the usual “burger,” and the fact that there’s avocado involved–I’m definitely sold!

    Reply
  16. javagirlkt's cookin' says

    August 20, 2008 at 3:03 am

    I just made turkey burgers last night (greek with spinach, feta, oregano, red onion….), with similar results! They don’t hold together well, but they were so moist and tender and tasty. I don’t know why people are afraid to use turkey because of the low fat content/dryness…… Mine were the best burgers I’ve ever had, better than any regular beef burger!

    Maybe we will have to try ground chicken sometime…. maybe with some tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella?

    Reply
  17. Mrs Ergül says

    August 20, 2008 at 3:11 am

    wow turkey burger! with avocado! Looks unique!

    Reply
  18. Sara says

    August 20, 2008 at 3:18 am

    That sounds really great, especially the mayo, how interesting.

    Reply
  19. cakebrain says

    August 20, 2008 at 3:27 am

    mmm. I don’t think turkey burgers are so great tasting on their own, but with your salsa verde and cheese, it looks more than appetizing and chock full of flavour!

    Reply
  20. cindy* says

    August 20, 2008 at 3:55 am

    i love turkey burgers and add avocado and melty pepper jack? so tasty!

    Reply
  21. Jenny says

    August 20, 2008 at 4:20 am

    Look at all of that yummy melted cheese! These do look mighty tasty!

    Reply
  22. Chuck says

    August 20, 2008 at 5:59 am

    What a stunning burger! I love pepperjack cheese. I bet that burger beats “Rotten Ronnies” aka Mcdonald

    Looks great Kevin!

    Reply
  23. Mochachocolata Rita says

    August 20, 2008 at 6:19 am

    i love your burgers kev! they should be served in a restaurant!

    Reply
  24. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    August 20, 2008 at 6:34 am

    OMG, that looks ever sooooooooo good! A scrumptious recipe that makes me salivate before 9AM!!!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  25. diva says

    August 20, 2008 at 8:05 am

    i’m intrigued with this. looks great and such interesting ingredients working together. i find that really moist burgers sometimes don’t hold too well but doesn’t ever discount on the taste. 😀

    Reply
  26. daphne says

    August 20, 2008 at 8:17 am

    Doesnt matter if they dont hold too well together. Just eat them with a fork. =) hehe Looks delicious to me!

    Reply
  27. Sylvie says

    August 20, 2008 at 9:13 am

    Just look at all that cheese melted so fabulously over your great sounding burgers!

    Reply
  28. HoneyB says

    August 20, 2008 at 9:17 am

    This looks absolutely amazing!

    Reply
  29. Jeena says

    August 20, 2008 at 9:22 am

    This looks so tasty! I love Prudys food too.

    Your pictures are always so delicious Kevin.

    Reply
  30. Clumbsy Cookie says

    August 20, 2008 at 9:42 am

    Look at that melted cheese! Oh Kevin you allways make food look so good!

    Reply
  31. Abeer says

    August 20, 2008 at 9:44 am

    omg that looks so edible! Im Starving!! O! lunch where art thou??!

    Reply
  32. tigerfish says

    August 20, 2008 at 10:26 am

    I was just commenting on a burger post about how I miss a good burger and now I see another good burger here!

    Reply
  33. Passionate About Baking says

    August 20, 2008 at 11:34 am

    Messy or not, WOW, they do look SO GOOD!! Bee-yoo-ti-ful flavours you got in there Kevin!

    Reply
  34. Elly says

    August 20, 2008 at 12:16 pm

    That is one beautiful burger, Kevin! I don’t like mayo but I think combining the avocado with some strained yogurt or sour cream would be creamy and delicious. Yum.

    Reply
  35. Dhanggit says

    August 20, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    oh my goodness this is killing me!! delicious!

    Reply
  36. Manggy says

    August 20, 2008 at 12:43 pm

    Bah, messiness is nothing. Flavah is everything! The burger looks delicious, esp. with the melted cheese on top!

    Reply
  37. Anonymous says

    August 20, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    OhMyGosh Kevin These look so very delicious!! I can hardly wait to try these! I was “stumbling” this morning and came across this blog.
    I’ll definitely be back.
    Shelley
    http://www.benaturallywell.com/blog/add-your-blog/
    http://www.benaturallywell.com/forums

    Reply
  38. Mike of Mike's Table says

    August 20, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    I was a little skeptical about this burger coming in, but I was sold very quickly. The whole thing sounds like it would be incredibly flavorful. I hope I can find some tomatillos–I’d really like to try this

    Reply
  39. Sandie says

    August 20, 2008 at 1:58 pm

    You had me at Salsa Verde.

    Reply
  40. Maria says

    August 20, 2008 at 2:02 pm

    This one is covered in goodness!

    Reply
  41. noobcook says

    August 20, 2008 at 2:04 pm

    I don’t think u ever need to eat out at fancy restaurants anymore… because you cook way better, and so much variety too! 😀

    Reply
  42. Dee says

    August 20, 2008 at 2:04 pm

    Oh, I wish I spotted this earlier! I completely bypassed the tomatillos at the store because I didn’t know what to do with them. Your burger looks great, Kevin.

    Reply
  43. Adam says

    August 20, 2008 at 3:03 pm

    Wow those burgers look great. Who said turkey burgers can’t stand up to their beef friends?

    Reply
  44. Katie says

    August 20, 2008 at 3:35 pm

    Which market did you find them at, Kevin? I’m in Kingston and it’s difficult to get them here.

    Reply
  45. Alexa says

    August 20, 2008 at 4:00 pm

    I love all the ingredients which combine to make such a juicy flavorful burger. This recipe looks awesome.

    Reply
  46. Grace says

    August 20, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    pepper jack, cilantro, avocado, salsa verde…yep, this has all the makings of my ideal burger. i know people say it all the time, but your picture truly and honestly has my mouth watering. 🙂

    Reply
  47. Meghan says

    August 20, 2008 at 5:14 pm

    i love this!

    Reply
  48. Terry B says

    August 20, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    Even though tomatillos are readily available here in Chicago, I have yet to try them. Your salsa verde may be the inspiration I need. And the burgers sound great! My own take on spicy turkey burgers uses chili powder, cumin, fresh jalapeño peppers and cilantro for the heat and flavor.

    Reply
  49. Darius T. Williams says

    August 20, 2008 at 6:02 pm

    Whoa…so, that’s looking mighty good. And are those green tomatoes? My favorite. Be on the lookout for this weekend w/those green tomatoes – lol. I have something up my sleeve!

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

    Reply
  50. Bellini Valli says

    August 20, 2008 at 6:12 pm

    These sound so good Kevin and look super juicy as well:D

    Reply
  51. Deborah says

    August 20, 2008 at 6:18 pm

    They look amazing! The cheesy goodness on top looks so delicious!

    Reply
  52. Diana Evans says

    August 20, 2008 at 7:29 pm

    OMG I am starving !!!!!

    this looks amazing …I love cilantro!!!I have to go eat something now…

    Reply
  53. Gabi says

    August 20, 2008 at 7:58 pm

    Those look so great Kevin! I love all of the flavours combined 🙂

    Reply
  54. Kay says

    August 20, 2008 at 8:18 pm

    This just looks so, so incredibly good.

    Reply
  55. Poonam says

    August 20, 2008 at 10:14 pm

    they look terrific!

    Reply
  56. Parker says

    August 20, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    Wow that is certainly one of the best looking burgers I have seen. Sounds delicious.

    Reply
  57. Kevin says

    August 20, 2008 at 10:42 pm

    Katie: I found the tomatillos at the St. Lawrence Market at the farmers market that is there on Saturday mornings.

    Reply
  58. Helene says

    August 20, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    I did not find tomatillos around here. I like the picture of the burger. It makes me want to try it. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  59. Esi says

    August 20, 2008 at 11:48 pm

    Love turkey burgers! Especially when they are smothered in cheese!

    Reply
  60. Lori says

    August 21, 2008 at 12:10 am

    I love tomatillos. When I catch them at the farmers market, I make salsa right away. The salsa verde freezes very well by the way.

    I love my REAL SIMPLE turkey burgers. They have grated zucchini and carrots in them. They are juicy and tastey.
    http://food.realsimple.com/realsimple/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1617870

    Reply
  61. Dragon says

    August 21, 2008 at 12:46 am

    Salsa verde is a gift from heaven. Great looking burgers!

    Reply
  62. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says

    August 21, 2008 at 2:48 pm

    What a great alternative to the beef burger. This looks so wonderul!!

    Reply
  63. The DeL Sisters says

    August 21, 2008 at 7:58 pm

    Um looks very good!

    Reply
  64. Mary Ellen says

    August 21, 2008 at 8:04 pm

    Hi! I recently discovered your blog and really enjoy it. Your pictures are great too.

    I love tomatillos and have several recipes using them in my blog – chicken with tomatillos and roasted poblanos, and a recipe I made up myself for creamy tomatillo sauce for enchiladas. Yum! Feel free to check it out.

    Reply
  65. Search Engine Optimization says

    August 21, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    now this looks real good. i will have to make it.

    Reply
  66. Natasha says

    August 21, 2008 at 9:19 pm

    Wow! I’m always on the lookout for good burger recipes and these look just perfect! The tastiest food is often messy, but who cares!

    Reply
  67. Jeanne says

    August 22, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    This sounds like a fantastic combination of flavours – even if there were some issues wth cohesion!!

    Reply
  68. lindaloohoo says

    August 28, 2008 at 3:13 am

    personally i think EVERYTHING goes well with mayonaise. it’s like the little black dress of the food world.
    i may have just mis-spelled mayonaise. again.
    these burgers look splendid and something i might actually be able to make.

    Reply
  69. Jaime says

    August 31, 2008 at 5:05 am

    wow! that burger looks amazing!

    Reply
  70. Emmett says

    July 29, 2009 at 2:13 am

    Looks awesome!!

    Reply
  71. Lisa H. says

    July 15, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Turkey burgers are my favorite, and these look awesome! Can't wait to try them!

    Reply
  72. Anonymous says

    August 23, 2012 at 1:57 am

    I made this tonight! DELICIOUS is all I got to say! I had 98% the ingredients and I am happily full now. Will make again!
    TW in MD

    Reply
  73. Roxanne says

    August 31, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    Kevin… big kudos for this one, can't wait for my family to come again.. menu already started for the weekend… recovering from surgery and building up my yummie recipies… x

    Reply
  74. Carla says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:27 am

    Wow these were delicious!! I added more bread crumbs for a better consistency.

    Reply
  75. Jennifer Edwards says

    August 28, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    I cannot stand the smell or taste of ground turkey, so I will use ground chicken. This looks sooo amazing and delicious! I can't wait to make this!

    Reply
  76. Phyllis Provo says

    June 7, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    Kevin, you have hit it out of the ballpark again. I am trying these tomorrow.

    Reply

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