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Flavours of Brazil Turkey Burgers
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Flavours of Brazil Turkey Burgers

The Flavours of Brazil Turkey Burgers combine turkey, black turtle beans, jalepenos, smoked paprika, cumin, lime juice and cheddar cheese which are then finished off with bacon, pineapple and BBQ sauce for the perfect flavour combination and BBQ treat! Did I mention they’re healthy too!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

  • For burgers:
  • 500 g turkey minced, steak or thigh
  • 4 tbsp red onion finely chopped
  • 50 g black turtle beans soaked night before & cooked according to instructions
  • 4 -5 jalapeño from a jar finely chopped, sliced, green
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 50 g cheddar cheese grated, extra mature
  • 1 ½ tsp lime juice
  • ½ garlic Knorr Garlic Flavour Pot or 2 cloves, crushed
  • salt freshly ground
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • For topping:
  • 6 back bacon rashers
  • 6 pineapple cored, thin slices, fresh
  • 6 burger buns
  • GARNISH:
  • iceberg lettuce shredded
  • mayonnaise
  • BBQ chilli sauce Colman’s Fiery

Instructions

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  1. Place all the burger ingredients in a bowl and mix well with your hands.
  2. Divide into 6 equal patties (I place 1/6th burger mince in a 10cm cookie cutter and spread out to get the perfect burger shape).
  3. Place the burgers in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Cook the burgers, bacon and pineapple slices on the BBQ for as long as necessary.
  5. Place cooked elements on a dish covered in foil once cooked and allow burgers to rest for a few minutes.
  6. Toast the burger buns on the BBQ.
  7. Assemble the burgers by adding a layer of mayonnaise, shredded lettuce, the turkey burger, bacon rasher, slice of pineapple and a drizzle of Chilli BBQ Sauce, top with bun lid and enjoy!
  8. Serve with salads of your choice and or French Fries!