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.
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.
Since 4th of July is this weekend, and 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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
In honor of the 4th of July, 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! Have a safe and happy 4th!
Juicy, meaty and satisfying, these are not your everyday turkey burgers.
- 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
- 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
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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.
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Meanwhile, preheat the grill to a medium high heat (around 450°).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Our grill is out even when it’s raining. In fact, if it’s not coming down in buckets, my grill-master is unfazed!
What amazing flavours in this recipe all around. From the burger to the aioli! And I love the bottle cap quote too!
I know, isn’t that the most heartfelt quote? It really stuck with me!
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 🙂
A turkey burger my husband will love! I love your pics!
I’m so glad you like it!
Lucky you that you can grill all year! We get about 3 months of sun in Seattle :). This burger is right up my alley. I love ground turkey and chicken and avocado!
Only 3 months of sun? Yikes! Time to visit South Florida!
Always looking for new ways to spice up ground turkey. Thank you!
This is a really simple and delicious burger too!
This is perfect! Well here in MI grilling is like luxury!
The weather should be ok for grilling now, though — right?
Best turkey burger I’ve ever seen!
Thanks so much Derek! Glad you like it!
You had me at “turkey burger”, It’s so hard to find recipes for a great tasting one. I absolutely loved this post. Gorgeous pictures and so inspirational, makes me wish I had a grill,lol.
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?
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?
Looks great! We always use that bbq sauce. So tasty!
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Thanks, Kat! Stubb’s has the best!
How great that you can grill any time of year. I love Sriracha so I’ll definitely keep an eye out for Stubbs’ new sauce. Lovely recipe and that aioli is a beauty!
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!
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!
Yay – another year-round-griller! We limit our consumption of red meat, so turkey burgers are a great anytime meal!
I took a peek and liked what I saw: chunky natural ingredients in flavors!! Looks amazing you burgers!!
I appreciate that Ludmilla! We couldn’t put them down between bites — way too good!
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!!!! ?
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!
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!
Glad I’m not the only one with munchkin fingers! Enjoy them!
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!
I have no choice but to use the tablespoon – my hands are too small to make a dent!
Lisa, every layer of this burger has flavor. This burger is perfect. This is so going to end up on my table!!!
Thank you, Peter — that means a lot coming from you!
I love STUBB’s BBQ sauce and avocado AND Turkey burgers!! All.Kinds.Of.Wonderful. going on here!! I SO wish it wasn’t 1 million degrees out here in Phoenix!! 🙁
I hear ya on the one million degrees – South Florida is suffocatingly hot!
Loved the post
Thanks, Aish!
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.
Where do you grill in the snow?
Your burgers look so good. I know my husband would love them. And I love the sound of your aioli. Lime and chilli is one of my favourite flavour combinations 😀
I’m so glad you like it – chili and lime is a classic, don’t you think?
Such gorgeous burgers! Definitely perfect for the 4th. Love the tip about preventing dome tops.
I appreciate that Tara! Happy 4th!