These coffee rubbed burgers are a little bit smoky, spicy, and sweet all put together into a juicy ground turkey patty. Healthy and fully loaded with yummi flavor, they'll be a hit on the dinner table.
1poundlean ground turkeydivided equally 4 ways and formed into patties
1Tablespoonground coffee beans
2teaspoonsbrown sugar
2teaspoonsfreshly ground black pepper
1teaspoonred pepper flakesfinely ground
½teaspoondry mustard powder
½teaspoongarlic salt
¼teaspoonground cloves
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoonunsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
In a spice grinder, food processor, or using a mortar & pestle, combine all of the spices. (If you don’t have any of those tools, place the spices into a zip-top plastic bag and close the top. Use a rolling pin to crush and blend the spices together.
Liberally apply the seasoning blend to both sides of each patty. Rub the spices in so that it will form a nice crust when you cook it.
The burgers can be grilled, fried in a pan, or even cooked under a broiler. Be sure to use proper food safety practices by cooking them until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 163 degrees for optimal safety.