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I don’t know about you guys, but I love a good burger and these BBQ Turkey Burgers with Chipotle Slaw are one of my favorites!
Growing up every Saturday night was hamburger night. Did you have any days of the week that were consistently dedicated to the same meal? I’m not sure how it happens, but I think it’s pretty common. My husband always had spaghetti on Monday nights growing up and now I’m pretty sure he can’t stand it unless there is a big piece of Italian sausage mixed in and a chunk of garlic bread on the side. My dad doesn’t like macaroni and cheese much because he ate it every week growing up. I know, I know, how could someone not like macaroni and cheese?! But I suppose when you eat the same thing once a week for years on end you are bound to get sick of it. Like I said for me it was hamburgers EVERY Saturday night. I can’t say that I ever got really sick of them, but I definitely don’t carry on the Saturday night tradition now that I’m an adult. Don’t get me wrong I love a good burger, but I just don’t crave them weekly much to my husband’s disappointment. When I do make burgers I love to get creative with the flavors rather than stick with just a plain beef burger. Earlier this month I shared my recipe for Buffalo Turkey Burgers which are a favorite around here. However, when we are in the mood for BBQ sauce, on and in our burgers, I make these BBQ Turkey Burgers with Chipotle Slaw.
I love the sweet tang and the smokey spice that the BBQ sauce and chipotle chile powder give these burgers. If you’ve never tried coleslaw on top of a burger you really need to. There is something about that creamy coleslaw piled high on top of the burger that puts a measly piece of lettuce to shame. The idea for these burgers come from Cooking Light, with a few slight changes to suit our tastes. For the burgers you start with lean ground turkey and then pack them full of flavor by adding your favorite BBQ sauce, chipotle chile powder, and garlic. Since we are using lean ground turkey, I added an egg and 1/4 cup of panko breadcrumb to keep the burgers moist. Now for that crunchy, creamy slaw on top of the burger. I used a couple cups of pre-packaged coleslaw mix, a combination of light mayonnaise and plain Greek yogurt, more chipotle chile powder, cider vinegar, a little bit of honey for sweetness, salt, and pepper. When you add the dressing to the slaw you might be thinking to yourself that it doesn’t look like enough. Trust me though, stick it in the fridge for 30 minutes and the dressing will bring out the moisture of the cabbage and you will be left with plenty of dressing.
Along with topping the burgers with the chipotle slaw we also melted a slice of cheddar cheese on them and added a little more BBQ sauce, I seriously can’t get enough of the stuff! I gave the buns a quick toast so that they wouldn’t get soggy from the slaw, plus I like that toastiness on a burger. Then we unhinged our jaws and took a bite…so so good! The first bite of a burger is always my favorite. You get the juiciness and BBQ flavor coming from the burger, the sharpness of the cheese, and then the creamy, slightly spicy crunch from the slaw, it’s mouthwatering! If you’re tired of the same old plain hamburger every week and looking for a new version to throw into the mix, give these BBQ Turkey Burgers with Chipotle Slaw a try!
Wow, Danae, you and I must have the same taste buds, lol. These have all my favourite flavours and I created a sub similar to this recently. I love the heat, the crunch and the yummy turkey all blended as one – fabulous!
Thanks Robyn! I’m such a fan of textures and bold flavors in my food, you’re sub sounds wonderful!
Wow….just….wow. This is prime turkey burger season and I never met a slaw I didn’t like. This is definitely going to be on the dinner menu at my house soon!
Thanks Nora! Turkey burgers are good any time of year, but summer is definitely my favorite!
Ours is Taco Tuesdays, and it never gets old! ha! But I love these turkey burgers, sometimes my turkey burgers are a little dry. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I love that you added BBQ sauce in the turkey, I bet they are super moist and juicy! And that slaw! I am pretty sure I could eat it on everything!
Thanks Annie! I don’t think I would get tired of a taco Tuesday either!
Yum! Love that crunchy slaw on top of the burgers with sauce dripping off! My kind of meal!
Thanks Leah! The messier the better right?!
YUM! That slaw…oh my goodness.
Thanks Sarah! The slaw adds so much extra flavor to the burger!
Yes! Loving this burger Danae, and the sauce oozing down makes me want to eat that burger asap! Love the pics and the recipe.
Thanks Krista! Drippy burgers and sandwiches seriously get me drooling, how could someone not want to bite into a big messy burger!?
Your sandwiches lately are killing me! They look so amazing and saucy.
Thanks Kim, I love a good sauce on my sandwich or burger!
True story: my girlfriends and I do turkey burgers every Tuesday, and we LOVE trying new recipes. The chipotle slaw sounds amazing! I’ll keep this recipe in mind for next Tuesday’s get-together!
Turkey burger Tuesday with the girls sounds so fun Julia, what a great way to try out new burger recipes!
I remember my dad making meatloaf on Tuesday nights a lot growing up. And like your husband, I don’t really like that meal much anymore! :) These turkey burgers look delicious, so perfect for the summer! I’m loving that slaw on top, too…delish!
Thanks Gayle! I could see how meatloaf could get old if you ate it every week, even though I do love it once in a while.
I LOVE turkey burgers! and slaw! I didn’t have a standard menu once a week growing up and I definitely couldn’t do it now. I’m too spur of the moment and what we feel like eating from our weekly meal plan which definitely isn’t set in stone for any particular night. ya know?
I’m right there with ya Bri! Things are definitely spur of the moment over here, just depends what we are in the mood for.