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Sriracha Avocado Turkey Burgers

Unlike the rest of the country, in South Florida, we don’t have a specific “grilling season”.   Our Weber is ready to go anytime.  From low-and-slow Carolina pulled pork, to a quick kebab or plank-smoked  salmon – our grill is a workhorse all year long.  So I chuckled when my friends at Stubb’s asked me to write a post to inspire readers to fire up their grills…  I don’t think ours has been off since the last hurricane.  What did inspire us was Stubb’s Texas Sriracha Anytime Sauce and these awesome Sriracha Avocado Turkey Burgers.

 


Stubbs Anytime Sauce

Stubb’s sauces, marinades and rubs are an easy way to add flavor to any meal while avoiding the fat, calories or artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors or preservatives often found in the condiment aisle.

ground turkey, spices and spoon

Since everyone loves a good burger, I used their sriracha-infused Anytime Sauce to augment the flavor of the burgers — as well as a quick aioli  to crown them with.   A flavor-packed blend of chili peppers, garlic and cane sugar make this sauce spicy with just a little bit of sweet.  Perfect in this recipe.

 

bottle cap

When I opened the jar, I noticed this quote on the lid and it stuck with me.  “My Life Is In These Bottles” – C.B. Stubblefield put his passion and energies into creating something unique, special and delicious that everyone can enjoy.  Not to get sappy, but I feel the same way about my little blog – I hope you do too!

 

burger patties and a spoon

Here’s a tip:  when forming the burgers,  use the back of a tablespoon to create a divot in the center of the patties.  This helps prevent the burger from puffing up and getting a domed top.   Many people just use their thumb to make the indentation, but if you saw my Lilliputian hands, you’d agree that they would have virtually no impact on the dome — the tablespoon does the trick for me.

 

special sauce in a bowl.

For the aioli, I’ve used a combination of lime, cilantro, mayonnaise, Stubb’s Texas Sriracha Anytime Sauce and a hit of bottled sriracha — for just a little more heat.  You can skip it if you prefer a more subtle flavor, but we’re not afraid of spice in this house.

 

sriracha cilantro sauce and avocado

While I assembled the sauce and prepped the avocados, my grill-master was busy tending the fire and getting some pretty serious grill-marks on those flavorful patties!

 

turkey burgers on the grill Scott, the grill master!

Here he is, decked out in his Stubb’s swag!  Isn’t he cute?  That’s not the only reason I keep him around, though.  He really is an ace on the grill — as evidenced below. 

We topped these juicy burgers with a slice of melty American cheese!  To build the burgers, layer slices of buttery, smooth avocado on the toasted bun, followed by the burger and a healthy dollop of tangy, spicy aioli and fresh cilantro.  Pour a cold beer and dive in!  

 

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5 from 1 vote
Sriracha Avocado Turkey Burgers
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Sriracha Avocado Turkey Burgers
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Juicy, meaty and satisfying, these are not your everyday turkey burgers.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Calories: 571 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 large shallots minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 6 tablespoons Stubb's Texas Sriracha Anytime Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 5 hamburger rolls
  • 5 slices American cheese
  • 1 avocado sliced thin
For the Sriracha Aioli
  • 1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise such as Hellman's or Duke's
  • 2 tablespoons Stubb's Texas Sriracha Anytime Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime zested
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Hot Sauce or more to taste
Instructions
Assemble the burgers
  1. In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and sweat them until soft and translucent. Transfer the shallots to a large bowl. Add the ground turkey, cilantro, Anytime Sauce, salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until well combined. Form the burgers into 4 equal patties and transfer to a sheet pan. Use the rounded part of a tablespoon to make an indentation in the center of each burger (to prevent the puffy dome from forming as they cook). Refrigerate the burgers for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to a medium high heat (around 450°).
Make the Aioli
  1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Anytime Sauce, cilantro, lime zest and sriracha sauce. Stir and taste for seasoning. If you like it spicier, add more sriracha, for more tang, add more lime and Anytime Sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Grill the burgers
  1. When grill is hot add the burgers and cook about 5 minutes per side. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American Cheese on each burger and cook until it's just melted. Transfer burgers to a cutting board to rest for a minute or two. Meanwhile, toast the buns on the grill until just lightly browned.
  2. Assemble the burgers with sliced avocado on the bottom bun, followed by the burger, a tablespoon of Sriracha Aioli and extra cilantro leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Sriracha Avocado Turkey Burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 1023mg 43%
Potassium 633mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 4g
Protein 35g 70%
Vitamin A 8.4%
Vitamin C 11.5%
Calcium 30.6%
Iron 15.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Yes the joys of living in South Florida. Our grill is always out.. well unless it’s raining. These burgers look amazing. I’m especially excited that they are turkey since and not beef lol

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  3. Do you think if I leave the Siracha hot sauce out and just leave the Stubb’s Texas Sriracha Anytime Sauce it would be too bland? I know I’m being ridiculous since it’s the whole point of this recipe. It looks amazing but I can’t handle spicy food that well 🙂

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    • Thank you Michelle! I’m sorry you don’t have a grill – but they have them charcoal grills at the local parks around my house – maybe by yours, too?

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    • Thank you Michelle! I’m sorry you don’t have a grill – but they have charcoal grills at the local parks around my house – maybe by yours, too?

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    • Thank you Kate! It’s funny – I just take grilling for granted, but I’m hearing from people who only get to cook outdoors a few months out of the year. I guess it is pretty special!

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  12. I think south Texas (McAllen) is a lot like south Florida! Our grill is always ready to go too 🙂 I love using ground turkey and boosting the flavor with good stuff… This burger looks great!

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  14. These look so good, I love turkey burgers! You’re lucky to have year round grilling! In Iowa we’ve just learned to take advantage of the good grilling months as much as possible, but come about January I’m begging my husband to scoop the snow around the grill so we (I) can grill something…..anything!!!! ?

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    • Oh, that’s too funny! I guess that makes sense in Iowa, though. My husband’s family is from Minnesota — talk about a cold winter…. Yikes!

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  15. I love that you used a measuring spoon to make the indent! What a great idea…my little fingers never make a difference when I use them to make the indent! This recipe looks fantastic! Adding it to my meal plan for next week!

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  16. I love your tip about making the indention with the back of a tablespoon. That is genius! I will also have to go and look for that Stubb’s BBQ sauce here. Looks delicious!

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  20. This burger looks delicious. I lived in FL for a while and can back up your statement about being ready to grill all year long – of course, I have been known to spark up my grill in the snow! Great burger and the sauce sounds amazing.

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