When you’re looking to change up your burger routine, these Sweet Potato Turkey Burgers are the way to go! They are tender, juicy, and flavorful, and the sweet potato not only infuses them with great flavor but also helps to keep the burgers moist. Grill them for extra deliciousness!
Ingredients
1sweet potato, peeled and finely cubed
2smallonions, diced
3Tbsp.olive oil
2lbs. ground turkey
2Tbsp.crushed garlic
3tsp.paprika
2 ½tsp.white pepper
2tsp.cumin
3tsp.salt
1tsp.cinnamon
1cupcooked couscous, 1/2 cup dry
1cupchicken stock
2Tbsp.butter
Burger toppings:
Sliced red onion
Avocado, sliced
Tomato, sliced
Sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
Buns or lettuce for bun substitute
Instructions
In large pan, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Add sweet potato and onion and mix. Stir until fully cooked. Add fresh-cracked salt and pepper.
Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil, add garlic when hot and cook until golden brown. Add to sweet potato and onion.
Bring butter and chicken stock to a boil. Add couscous and stir. Cover and allow to sit for 5-7 minutes.
In large bowl, combine turkey, sweet potato, onion, garlic, couscous, and spices. Mix completely and divide into 2-3 inch thick patties.
Broil in the oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping them over halfway through. Make sure the rack is about 6-8 inches from the top.
Make the burgers with your favorite toppings, like marionberry ketchup, avocado, tomato, red onion.