Turkey "chorizo"

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons ground dried chile (such as chipotles)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic, sauteed and cooled
• 4 1/2 teaspoons spanish paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon bay leaf powder
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Recipe

• 1 briefly saute the garlic in olive oil until tender but not brown.
• 2 in the mixing bowl of an electric mixer, place turkey and remaining ingredients except for the vinegar.
• 3 mix,on low, until evenly blended, about 1 minute.
• 4 mix for an additional minute, adding the vinegar gradually.
• 5 mix on medium for 15-20 seconds or until the mixture is sticky to the touch.
• 6 to check seasonings:.
• 7 make a small patty with about 2 t. of the mixture. saute over low heat until cooked through. taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• 8 shape into patties of desired size and cook immediately.
• 9 may be made ahead and stored in fridge, tightly covered for up to 3 days.
• 10 may be frozen for up to 2 months.
• 11 good with eggs and salsa for breakfast, on a breakfast pizza or crumbled into a quesadilla.