El Paso Grilled Turkey Patties

Like tacos without the shell, these flavourful grilled patties are delicious on a bed of lettuce and avocado. ...MORE + LESS -

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 1/4 lb (625 g) lean ground turkey

1/4 cup (50 mL) plain bread crumbs

2 tbsp (25 mL) Old El Paso* Smart Fiesta* Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix (from 35 g pouch)

1 cup (250 g) Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa

1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped

4 cups (1 L) shredded lettuce

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Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix egg, turkey, bread crumbs, taco seasoning mix and 1/4 cup of the salsa. Shape mixture into 4 patties, 1/2 inch thick.
2

Place patties on grill over medium heat; cover grill. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in centre of patties reads 160ºF.
3

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix remaining 3/4 cup salsa and the avocado. To serve, place 1 cup lettuce on each serving plate; top with turkey patty and 1/4 of avocado mixture.