Name: Extra-Juicy Turkey Burgers
Yield: Makes 4
Ingredients: 2 avocados, divided; 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 3 Tbsp. plus ½ cup mayonnaise; 4 tsp. Sriracha, divided; 1½ tsp. kosher salt, plus more; ½ medium red onion, divided; 1 lb. ground turkey; 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for greasing; 3 cups very thinly sliced red cabbage (from ¼ medium head); 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, divided; 4 hamburger buns, toasted

Photo by Chelsie Craig, styling by Claire Saffitz

Turkey burgers always sound like a great idea, but they too often taste like a fat sawdust patty. No more, friends! Mashing avocado into the turkey mixture helps prevent the meat from shrinking and drying out during cooking, which is why these stay awesomely juicy, even when they’re cooked all the way through.

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