Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers

• lbs ground turkey (light and dark meat, 7% fat)↗1 1⁄4 - 1 1⁄2
• garlic cloves, minced↗2 -3
• canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped↗1
• teaspoons dried oregano↗2
• teaspoon Dijon mustard↗1
• teaspoon chili powder↗1
• teaspoon ground cumin↗1
• teaspoons cayenne (optional)↗1 1⁄4
• teaspoon kosher salt↗1⁄2
• teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper↗1⁄2
• slices cheddar cheese↗4
• hamburger buns↗4
• ketchup (optional)↗
• mayonnaise (optional)↗
• lettuce (optional)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place turkey, garlic, chipotle, oregano, mustard, chili powder, cumin and cayenne, if using, in a bowl. Using your hands, mix until ingredients are evenly incorporated. Divide mixture into 4 balls of equal size. Form each into a patty 3/4 to 1-inch thick. Handle as little as possible.

2. 2

   Prepare a grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil.

3. 3

   Sprinkle both sides of burgers with salt and pepper. Place on grate and grill until well seared on both sides, about 5 minutes for medium-rare or 6 minutes for medium.

4. 4

   If cooking indoors, place a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add burgers pan coated with cooking spray. Cook until well seared on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium.

5. 5

   When the burgers are almost done grilling, place a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Also, place the buns, cut sides down, on the grill to toast; remove when lightly browned.

6. 6

   Serve the grilled patties and toasted buns along with the remaining fixings.