Chili Chicken Burgers

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely diced tomatillo
• 1/4 cup seeded and finely diced fresh jalapeno pepper
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and well drained
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 cup chicken broth

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add in the onion; stir/saute 1 minute or until just translucent.
• 2 add in tomatilla, jalapenos, oregano, 2 tablespoons chili powder, salt, pepper, 1 cup crushed tomatoes, and beans; cook over med-low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 add in the cilantro; keep warm for topping.
• 4 in a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, tomato paste, turmeric, broth, and remaining 1 tablespoon chili powder; mix well.
• 5 form mixture into 4 loosely shaped patties, each ¼ inch thick.
• 6 oil and preheat the grill (use a barbecue grate to support the patties) or a skillet over medium heat and cook the burgers to the desired degree of doneness; at least 4-5 minutes per side for medium.
• 7 serve on lightly toasted hamburger buns; top it off with the chili mixture and lettuce leaves.