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Jerky Turkey Burgers with Papaya Salsa
Recipes courtesy Rachael Ray Show: 30 Minute Meals Episode: Island Burger Overall User Rating: 
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Soooooo Gooood!
06/22/2008 at 06:52pm
User: Amy from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
I just finished making these and oh my goodness,they were awesome! It didn't take much time at all, especially since instead of making my own jerk seasoning, like Rachel does, I just added a prepared dry jerk seasoning. The salsa was the perfect finishing touch on these. I used both mango and papaya. I'll definitely be making these again and again!
Seconds Please
05/23/2008 at 03:04am
User: Loretto from Leesburg, FL User Rating:
These are so good everyone wanted seconds. Glad I doubled the recipe. The Papaya Salsa made a great topping too!
Burger that has it going on!
05/13/2008 at 09:00am
User: Sue from Columbia, MO User Rating:
The only changes I made was reducing the amount of allspice and nutmeg to half the listed amount and I used mango instead of papaya. What a terrific burger and salsa. My husband and I both love this recipe and will be making these frequently.
Versatile and Tasty
05/09/2008 at 11:16am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made a smaller portion (only 2 burgers) than the recipe called for so I had to adjust the seasonings. Was surprised how much flavor these had. I forgot to buy scallions so I used shallots. I also borrowed another reviewer's idea of adding bacon. I know that makes this rather healthy meal a bit less healthy, but I only purchased a couple of individual slices of applewood smoked bacon less I be tempted to eat more. I also added a slice of pepperjack cheese and the whole burger really came alive. Cooked them in a skillet but finished them off on the grill. Served with a couple of rings of grilled pineapple as a sidedish. A nice splurge with the bacon and I didn't feel so guilty since it was a turkey burger and not beef.
Not bad.. but not wow, either
03/12/2008 at 11:50pm
User: Sara from Sierra Madre, CA User Rating:
I think that this is my first RR recipe, and although the spice mix sounded great, it didn't really give the oomph of flavor that I thought it would. My main problem was that the burgers fell apart on the grill! I don't know why this happened, but it ended up becoming a hassle to move it from the outdoor grill to the oven, so that I could get it to cook through without completely crumbling. It did taste ok, but didn't make me say "mmmmm". :-) I sub'd mango for papaya (those things are expensive!), and I enjoyed it - would make again. I'd try the burgers again, but on a grill pan on the stove, but with the dry spice mixture of it, rubbed on the outside of the burgers, too. I served this bunless, with roasted, sliced yams on the side.
Loved this!!
03/09/2008 at 08:51pm
User: Jody from Ogden, UT User Rating:
This recipe is awesome. I have never purchased a Papaya but the salsa turned out yummy, it is a must with these burgers. I cooked these on my indoor grill and they were perfect. My entire family enjoyed, will definately make again.
Really good!
10/30/2007 at 02:53pm
User: Rachel from Pearl City, IL User Rating:
I grilled them on our outdoor grill and they were awesome. The salsa was really good on chips.
Even without salsa, delicious
08/07/2007 at 07:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I didn't have the ingredients on hand for the salsa, but next time I will make sure that I do. These burgers were 1)easy; 2)delicious and 3)given a thumbs up by my husband who opted for a regular burger tonight (too bad!). Try this, you won't be disappointed. Can't wait to try w/the salsa and I love the suggestion of grilled pineapples as an alternative. Thanks.
Different but delicious!
03/28/2007 at 11:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I cooked this tonight for my boyfriend and he absolutely loved it, salsa and all! I really enjoyed the burgers but I thought the salsa was really different...but I like it! I couldn't see children liking the salsa...it was very spicy. I thought the burgers were moist and delicious!
My first RR Recipe!
02/04/2007 at 06:28am
User: ANTONETTE from District Heights, MD User Rating:
This is a favorite of mine and my husband. We love turkey burgers, but they were always plain. Now I spice them up with this recipe. Delicious!
I love these!!
01/16/2007 at 04:35pm
User: Jessica from Freeport, FL User Rating:
I love this recipe! The flavor is so great! I'm not crazy about papaya, so I make the salsa with mango or pineapple. It makes a really great salsa.
YUMMO
12/14/2006 at 07:16pm
User: Clare from Hattiesburg, MS User Rating:
I am a rookie cook and usually suspicious of trying "Different" things and I cooked this tonight and I absolutly LOVED it. I never would think that a salsa with so many different flavors would be so good.
Turkey Burgers
11/20/2006 at 09:24pm
User: kelli from napa, CA User Rating:
Love this one. It is a bit time consuming, not sure how Rachel does it in 30 minutes. I can't, but it is well worth the effort. I use mango's not papaya's. Kid's love it too, but no onions for them.
Mouthwatering!!!!
09/13/2006 at 09:29pm
User: Shelley from Forest Grove, OR User Rating:
My entire family enjoyed this burger - even the kids. Great flavor, juicy, definately a two napkin burger.
Fun and Dandy
09/02/2006 at 11:42am
User: Myra from Austin, TX User Rating:
These burgers were a hit with everyone in the family.
Loved these, great flavor!!
08/25/2006 at 10:37am
User: amy from holland, MI User Rating:
We absolutely loved these! It did all take more than 30 minutes, lol, but it was worth it. The ginger adds awesome flavor to these, and the papaya salsa is the perfect compliment. A bit spicy, but delicious!
Great Burgers!!
06/24/2006 at 05:00pm
User: Debra from Indianapolis, IN User Rating:
The first time I made these, they were a bit on the dry side--I use the very lean ground turkey breast. I didn't care much for the salsa. The next time I made these, I decided to buy some of the cut up frozen onion and green pepper mix (A time saver that I'm sure Rachael would be ok with). I added the onions and peppers when they were about 3/4 defrosted. The burgers came out real juicy. We eat the burgers on top of some lettuce (no bun). Wasabi mustard on the top was my alternative to the salsa and it gives the burger an interesting additional flavor. A co-worker made these and her family loved them. Another great burger recipe from Rachael.
Fantastic Turkey Burger.
06/01/2006 at 09:29pm
User: Anastacia from Redondo Beach, CA User Rating:
I have worked in the food service industry for years and I have never met a turkey burger I really liked - until this one. While it is a little more elegant and upscale for what most people think of when they think of burgers, my kids still loved them. I also have prepared as little mini burgers with the salsa on the side for appetizers - fantastic , flavorful and moist which is hard to accomplish when working with ground turkey. It's become a family favorite!
Good, but not great
05/29/2006 at 02:35pm
User: David from Richfield, MN User Rating:
Overall, these burgers were very good. Watch the ginger, it took over the taste of the entire burger. Also, not sure why these are "jerky" burgers...but this is still a good recipe for turkey burgers.
yucko
05/10/2006 at 10:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for some friends and it was completely dry and inedible. I do not find these kinds of recipes innovative at all. She needs to hang up her apron and try her hand at something other than cooking.
Make the confusion stop!!!
05/09/2006 at 07:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Oh my god! Oh my god! I tried to make this recipe but the voices in my head kept trying to tell me the ingredients don't mix! Between them and Rachel screaming at me through her tv... Who am I supposed to listen to?! I can't take this anymore!! I'm in tears from the stress.. Oh my god! I'm having chest pains! 911!! 911!! 911!! Make it stop!!
Best RR Burger Yet!
05/09/2006 at 02:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made many of Rachel's meals, and this is my absolute favorite! I used ground chicken instead of turkey, and mango instead of papaya. It was so easy and so tasty! I live alone, so I froze the other three burgers individually so I can thaw and cook them one at a time.
Burgers
05/09/2006 at 08:08am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The burgers were a little dry. My family really wasn't to crazy about the salsa either.
I can't believe this is ground turkey...
05/08/2006 at 09:00pm
User: BETH from Schwenksville, PA User Rating:
SO spicy and SO moist and SO flavorful--I was astonished at how much I loved them! And the papaya salsa was delicious--just a little twist on the mango, but one that made a big difference. I'll make this one again and again. A stroke of genius, Rachael. Thanks bunches!
Mango salsa
05/07/2006 at 09:36pm
User: ALLISON from oneida, NY User Rating:
I only made the mango salsa. Everyone loved it. It was easy to make.
Not very good
05/01/2006 at 08:16am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Sorry, but this was not very good. I made this exactly like Rachel did and the burgers were not too tasty and a bit dry. The papaya salsa was despised by the whole family. Just not a good idea.
Delicious and different
04/30/2006 at 12:51pm
User: Barbara from Colts Neck, NJ User Rating:
These are absolutely the best turkey burgers I've ever served my family. Usually ground turkey can be so dry but these were succulent and healthy. I love all of Rachel's ground turkey recipes!
was skeptical about the salsa....
04/25/2006 at 03:15pm
User: Aileen from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
I didn't think that I would like the Papaya salsa on the turkey burger, but I ended up loving it! It's also great with chips. My husband kept saying how tasty the burger was. I served the burger with 2 slices of bacon and some cheddar cheese. Excellent meal, really easy and will definetely make again. Healthy meal, too!
A new family favorite!
04/24/2006 at 10:45pm
User: Dan from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
Even the kids loved this one! Fabulous!
Yummo!
01/25/2006 at 10:14am
User: KAREN from Annapolis, MD User Rating:
Theses burgers were wonderful! I don't care for ground turkey plain, but the spices in these burgers really made them delicious! We'll be making them again for sure!
AMAZING and DIFFERENT!
08/16/2005 at 09:00am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was so UNexcited looking at my ground turkey that I needed to use up for dinner one night. I found this recipe and decided to give it a whirl. AWESOME!! I added fresh cilantro to the mix instead of thyme. I'm also not hip to papaya (or mango), so I skipped the salsa and grilled some pineapple slices. WOWSERS! What a great BBQ alternative! With grilled buns, some melted cheese, and a lil bit of low-fat mayo, I ate the heck outta these bad boys! Don't forget that lime squirt at the end!
Better than beef!
06/22/2005 at 07:43pm
User: CLARE from Kennesaw, GA User Rating:
We've tried this recipe 3 times now and it's always good. The ingredient mix sounds strange but give it a try. A few changes we made: we used mango instead of papaya for the salsa and serve it on the side because the sandwich gets too thick to bite. These grill great outside too - spray the grill and they won't stick. This is a regular in our rotation now. Thanks Rachael.
awesome
05/15/2005 at 04:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made these burgers both with turkey (as in the recipe) and beef. The burgers are awesome and the papaya salsa is amazing. The salsa is great to make on its own and serve with tortilla chips!!
Everybody's Favorite
04/27/2005 at 05:47pm
User: ADRIENNE from Wheaton, IL User Rating:
I read all the reviews before making this recipe and guess what? This recipe was all that everyone raved about. Great flavor, texture, sweet, hot, easy, great presentation, etc., etc. Everybody loves them. The salsa can top any number of main meats and fishes. The salsa could be mango or pineapple too. So healthy and so versatile...what a meal! And you can do this anytime of the year for a great change of pace. Keep those innovations coming Rachael.
I want these everyday!
04/05/2005 at 11:08am
User: Rachel from Harbor Springs, MI User Rating:
I've never had a turkey burger that wasn't dried out until last night. These are by far one of the best tasting and easiest recipes I've ever come accross. Even my husband had seconds. I substituted mango in the salsa, and it was wonderful with tortilla chips as well. My husband has already requested this again for next week.
Flavorfull and Delicious Turkey Burgers!
02/10/2005 at 01:41pm
User: ANDRIA from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
This is my favorite recipe of Rachael Ray's. Turkey burgers can be very plain and tasteless, but this recipe adds a wonderful kick. I have made them with and without the mango salsa, they are great either way. I highly reccommend them!
YUM!
02/05/2005 at 08:18am
User: SONIA from Tulsa, OK User Rating:
This was so good I made it 3 days in a row. I used mango instead and it worked great.
Too good!
01/06/2005 at 08:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These burgers look as good as they taste! The salsa gives the burgers an extra punch of flavor and fun texture.
Yummy!!!
12/17/2004 at 10:15pm
User: SANDRA from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
Super easy to make and tastes great!!! who knew turkey could taste so good!!!
great
11/10/2004 at 01:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I just love love love these burgers!!!! even my 11 year old likes them!
scrumpous
08/09/2004 at 02:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love these burgers! I have also done these with mangos instead of papayas.
Nice and spicey!
08/05/2004 at 12:59pm
User: NATALYA from Seattle, WA User Rating:
I used regular ground beef and it was a good change from a regular burger!! Alone the burger is quite spicey, but paired with the sweet salsa it is a good balance!!
AWESOME!!!
07/22/2004 at 03:59pm
User: LEE from Memphis, TN User Rating:
This was the first meal I ever made for me and my husband. We LOVED it! These burgers are GREAT. Except, neither one of us like turkey that much, so we substituted ground chicken for the turkey. best chicken sandwich I've ever had!!!
Excellent burgers
07/16/2004 at 01:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband usually does not prefer turkey burgers, but he raved about this recipe. He loved the combination of spices. I will definitely make it again, and recommend it highly.
Very Surprised!
07/12/2004 at 05:52pm
User: LYNN from Paramus, NJ User Rating:
As everyone knows turkey burgers are generally dry. When I was mixing the ingredients with the turkey I didn't think there was going to be enough moisture. They weren't super juicy but they tasted awesome! They weren't really dry either. I did substitute mangoes for the papaya in the salsa. The salsa is a must with these burgers. Terrific blend of flavors. The ginger is great in there. Thanks Rachel. Your are the burger queen!
A delicious twist on the ordinary burger
07/04/2004 at 09:02am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this recipe several times and each time I enjoy it more. The lime and salsa are a must to complete the taste.
EXCELLENT BURGERS
07/02/2004 at 12:58pm
User: KATHY from POWDER SPRINGS, GA User Rating:
ON A WHOLE WE DON'T LIKE TURKEY MEAT USED FOR BURGERS BUT THESE WERE GREAT, MOIST AND LOTS OF FLAVOR. THE SALSA WAS ALSO GOOD, I HAD MANGOS SO I ALSO ADDED.
06/30/2004 at 10:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Yum!
06/27/2004 at 10:34pm
User: KARLY from Dublin, CA User Rating:
I thought I'd have left over salsa but it was GONE! My guests ate it from their empty avacado bowls!
Couldn't wait to make this....
06/26/2004 at 01:47am
User: DEBBIE from Petaluma, CA User Rating:
I ended up cooking the burgers on my George Foreman grill and had them bunless with the salsa. It was easy to make and quite delicious. A great refreshing dinner choice on a warm day.
Wonderful!
06/19/2004 at 02:45pm
User: KRISTIN from pittsford, NY User Rating:
Very flavorful and colorful dish- super quick to make!
Simple and delicious!
06/17/2004 at 04:52pm
User: SEAN from WASHINGTON, DC User Rating:
Racheal has done it again. These burgers were so good with the ginger, jalapeno, onion and the seasonings that I'll never make another plain hamburger again! I skipped the salsa and instead grilled a slice of fresh pineapple and topped my burgers with that plus some avocado slices. Couldn't have been more pleased!
Great and Healthy!
06/12/2004 at 03:20pm
User: KIRSTEN from Franklin, TN User Rating:
I loved this whole meal. The salsa was so good I had to stop myself from eating the whole bowl before dinner. I served in over lettuce to cut down on carbs.
Review
06/10/2004 at 06:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The burgers have a lot of great flavor and a nice kick, but they were a little dry, despite not being overdone. I think this is the drawback to turkey burgers, though.
Delicious
06/09/2004 at 08:34am
User: SHERRY from Hull, MA User Rating:
This recipe is delicious! I will definitely make it again. Try it with Newman's Own Peach Salsa. Thanks! Rachel.
06/09/2004 at 12:14am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Awesome!
06/08/2004 at 11:00am
User: L from Peoria, AZ User Rating:
My husband and I tried this the other night. It was quick and had soooo much flavor! The burgers were even good for leftovers the next day for lunch! We'll definitely make this again!
Papaya Salsa
06/06/2004 at 10:40am
User: LYNNE from titusville, FL User Rating:
I made the salsa to add to grilled chicken breasts. What a kick! Now that's a marriage of flavors! Even my picky eater loved it and no leftovers.
06/05/2004 at 12:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Healthy Turkey burgers
06/04/2004 at 02:24pm
User: MELINDA from New Philadelphia, OH User Rating:
If grilling outside make sure to cook alittle longer than stove top grill. Very tasty and healthy
Deelish
06/03/2004 at 10:54am
User: BARBARA from Rockville, MD User Rating:
Easy to make and delicious. Will definitely serve it often.
Suzanne
06/02/2004 at 10:47pm
User: SUZANNE from Akron, OH User Rating:
These burgers are a delicious alternative to plain turkey burgers. The salsa - with a little heat and a whole lot of flavor - is a great accompaniment to the Caribbean-spiced burger. A great summer grill recipe.
Fooled Hubby!
05/30/2004 at 10:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wonderful! Hubby does not like "fake burgers" but after he ate 2 and was working on #3 I asked him how his "fake burger" was! The salsa is out of this world! Make some mai tais, sit back and enjoy this recipe!
Excellent taste & color
05/30/2004 at 07:07pm
User: JON from Sacramento, CA User Rating:
This dish is incredible. A great take on jerk, this dish is perfect for people eating "smart", while at the same time keeping the dish fun and interesting. I personally can't stand boring food. Lots of colors, aromas, and flavors. Excellent dish.
A definite hit!!
05/26/2004 at 08:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was suprised to see this because I make my own Jerk burgers with left over sauce when I make my jerk chicken. But you can do this one any day of the week.
Great Salsa
05/24/2004 at 02:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The papaya salsa absolutely makes this dish. I'm usually not wild about turkey burgers, but this one was a winner.