Southwestern Turkey Burgers Recipe

Name: Southwestern Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs ground dark turkey meat (93% lean); 1 jalapeno chile, minced; 2 ounces grated monterey jack cheese; ¼ cup plain dried breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; coarse salt; pepper; vegetable oil, for grates; 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split horizontally; fresh salsa; sliced avocado; sliced pickle; jalapeno chile

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs ground dark turkey meat (93% lean)
1 jalapeno chile, minced
2 ounces grated monterey jack cheese
¼ cup plain dried breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
coarse salt
pepper
vegetable oil, for grates
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split horizontally
fresh salsa
sliced avocado
sliced pickle
jalapeno chile

1
Heat grill to medium-high.
2
In a medium bowl, place turkey, jalapeno, cheese, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3
Mix very gently with a fork to combine, being careful not to overwork meat.
4
Gently form meat into 4 equal-size patties, 4 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick.
5
Press thumb in the center of each patty to make an indentation approximately 1/2-inch deep (to help keep burgers flat during grilling).
6
Moisten a folded paper towel with oil; grasp with tongs and rub over grates.
7
Season burgers with salt and pepper; grill until cooked throughout, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
8
Serve on buns (toasted on grill, if you like), with desired toppings.

340

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs ground dark turkey meat (93% lean), 1 jalapeno chile, minced, 2 ounces grated monterey jack cheese, ¼ cup plain dried breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Southwestern 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.

Southwestern Turkey Burgers

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