Crazy Burgers!

Turkey-Black Bean Burgers (Spicy Version)

Appliance:  Cast-Iron Griddle, Grill Pan or Skillet

Ingredients:  Ground Turkey, Black Beans, Onions, Jalapenos, Jalapeno Juice, Seasoning, Tortillas or Bread, Egg-not pictured below

Additional Items: Large Bowl, Cutting Board, Knife, Spoon, Spatula, Pam

Cooking Time:  20 mins

Approx. Measurements:  3/4 package of ground turkey (I use 1/4 for pizza toppings later), 1 can black beans, 1 diced jalapeno, 1/2 diced onions, season to taste, 1 egg, 3 tbsp jalapeno juice

1.  Rinse & Drain Black Beans

2. Rough Chop Black Beans & Lightly Season Them.

3.  Combine Ground Turkey, Black Beans, Egg and Seasoning.  Mix.

(I'm trying a new brand of jalapeno that comes with onions and carrots so I didn't need to use an additional onion.)

(This is what it looks like.)

4.  Dice your Onion & Jalapeno 
(I used the jalapeno mixture from above.)

5.  Add Jalapeno, Jalapeno Juice & Onions. 

6.  Mix.

7.  Preheat Griddle.  Spray with Pam.  As soon as you form a burger shaped patty put it on the griddle.

8. Cook and Enjoy!!

Black-Bean Turkey Burgers on Wheat Tortilla w/ Cheese.

Additional Info

Why use only 3/4 package of ground turkey?  You can use however much you like.  I like to use one item in different meals so I put the remaining 1/4 ground turkey as a pizza topping.

Why include black beans?  It doubles the about of burgers and adds fiber. They are also tasty.

Is the jalapeno necessary?  If you don't like really spicy omit it...if you like regular spicy keep the diced jalapeno and omit the jalapeno juice.

What is the egg for?  To thicken the burger.  You can use only the egg white, only the egg yolk or both.  Previously, I baked my own bread and needed the egg white so I used the remaining egg yolk in the burger mixture.

Try other breads with your turkey black bean burgers:  Bolillos, French Bread, Tortillas, Burger Buns

Try other toppings:  Lettuce, Spinach, Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup, Tomatoes, Cheese