Southwest Turkey Burgers Recipe

Name: Southwest Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices turkey bacon or turkey bacon with black pepper or applewood smoked bacon; 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 large shallot or 1/4 red onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional - parsley may be substituted; 1/2 small bell pepper, green, red or yellow, seeded and finely chopped; 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 2 teaspoons, 2/3 palm full, ground cumin; 1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne hot sauce, several drops (recommended: Tabasco); 2 teaspoons grill seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick); Vegetable oil or olive oil, for drizzling; 1/2 pound deli sliced pepper jack cheese; 4 crusty kaiser rolls, split; 1 cup sweet red pepper relish, found on condiment aisle - pepper jelly may be substituted; Red leaf lettuce; Spicy O-nuts, recipe follows

Servings: persons

8 slices turkey bacon or turkey bacon with black pepper or applewood smoked bacon
1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large shallot or 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional - parsley may be substituted
1/2 small bell pepper, green, red or yellow, seeded and finely chopped
1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons, 2/3 palm full, ground cumin
1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne hot sauce, several drops (recommended: Tabasco)
2 teaspoons grill seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
Vegetable oil or olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 pound deli sliced pepper jack cheese
4 crusty kaiser rolls, split
1 cup sweet red pepper relish, found on condiment aisle - pepper jelly may be substituted
Red leaf lettuce
Spicy O-nuts, recipe follows

1
Chop your garlic and veggies.
2
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until crisp.
3
Wipe excess grease from pan and return skillet to heat.
4
While bacon cooks, combine turkey meat, garlic, shallot or onion, thyme, cilantro or parsley, bell pepper, serrano or jalapeno pepper, cumin, hot pepper sauce, grill seasoning or salt and pepper.
5
Divide mixture into 4 equal mounds then form meat into patties.
6
Drizzle patties with vegetable oil to coat.
7
Cook in skillet over medium high heat for 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
8
Place sliced cheese over the patties in the last 2 minutes of cooking, use 1 or 2 slices for each patty, as you like.
9
Pile cooked cheeseburgers into buns.
10
Spread sweet relish or jelly on bun tops and set red leaf lettuce into place, using the relish or jelly as glue.
11
Top cheeseburgers with 2 slices of cooked, crisp bacon or turkey bacon and lettluce.
12
Then serve with tortilla chips, tossed salad and/or spicy o-nuts.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices turkey bacon or turkey bacon with black pepper or applewood smoked bacon, 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 large shallot or 1/4 red onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Southwest Turkey Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwest Turkey Burgers

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