Spicy Turkey Burgers

Sometimes the simplest burgers hit the hardest.

Five ingredients is all it takes: ground turkey, cayenne, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix, shape, broil. The Cajun-inspired spice blend gives these lean patties real personality, with a slow-building heat from the cayenne and earthy warmth from the cumin.

Slide them onto buns with your favorite toppings. Pickled jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, and a smear of chipotle mayo would be right at home here.

Kitchen Tips

• Mix the spices into the turkey gently. Overworking ground turkey makes the patties dense and rubbery.
• Broil 5 minutes per side and resist the urge to press down on the patties. That squeezes out moisture you can’t afford to lose with lean turkey.
• If using extra-lean ground turkey breast, mix in a tablespoon of olive oil to keep the patties from drying out under the broiler.