Turkey Burgers with Chipotle Ketchup

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Delicious, great for kids, and budget-friendly, these turkey burgers have a short ingredient list AND a secret ingredient… sweet potatoes! They keep the burgers moist and add a really nice earthy flavor that works wonderfully with the homemade chipotle ketchup.

And because baked turkey burgers are cooked in the oven, it makes dinnertime and cleanup a breeze!

I’m proud of my ability to hide veggies. When my boys were very little, I’d spend a lot of time coaxing them into eating their vegetables. Begging might actually be a better term to use. They aren’t the pickiest kids ever, but they certainly didn’t always love eating their veggies.

There are some vegetables they’ll eat no problem, like cucumbers and carrots and roasted broccoli, and others they generally refuse (mushrooms!).

Sweet potatoes are somewhere in the middle. But since sweet potatoes are full of iron, B and C vitamins, fiber, and more, Momma wants them to eat their sweet potatoes! I’ve found a few ways around that — to make them into fries (check out my Taco-loaded Sweet Potato Fries recipe)… and to hide them.

I don’t exclusively hide their vegetables, but over the years I’ve found a nice balance between asking, forcing, and tricking them into eating their vegetables.

I mean, if they don’t even notice, why not incorporate extra healthy foods in their favorite things to eat?

Turkey Burger Ingredients

The ingredients in this recipe are pretty straightforward.

• Ground turkey
• Egg
• Coconut Flour
• Garlic
• Onion
• Bell Pepper
• Spices: Cumin, Oregano, Salt & Pepper
• And Sweet Potato!

The super secret ingredient is a mashed sweet potato (shhhhh!). It keeps the meat from drying out and adds some sweet & earthy flavors (it’s also the secret to a great veggie burger).

And when you include more flavorful ingredients like bell peppers, onions, and cumin, suddenly your turkey burgers are exciting!

How to Make the Turkey Burgers

1. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl.
2. Mix well, then set in the fridge to chill for about 15 minutes. This gives the flour time to absorb the liquid a bit.
3. Form into 6-8 patties, and lay on a lined baking sheet.
4. Bake the turkey burgers, flipping once.
5. Stir together the chipotles and ketchup.
6. Serve with toppings like lettuce, onion, and avocado.

Recipe FAQ:

Can I freeze them?

Yes, definitely! In fact, I purposefully make a double batch so I can freeze some for another day. Once the burgers are cooked, allow them to cool completely. I like to wrap them individually in plastic wrap, then store them in an airtight container in the freezer.

Can I Skip the Sweet Potatoes?

Well, turkey is known for being two things: 1. Dry 2. Boring.

Adding sweet potato solves both problems! With a naturally high water content and lots of earthy, sweet flavor, sweet potatoes are the not-so-secret magic ingredient. The sweet potato takes the burgers to a new level, so I wouldn’t recommend skipping them.