Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 3/4 cup chopped zucchini; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 1/4 lbs 95% lean ground turkey or 1 1/4 lbs ground beef; 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese (or nonfat cheese) or 3/4 cup Mexican blend cheese (or nonfat cheese); 6 light hamburger buns or 6 multi-grain hamburger buns; 1/4 cup salsa (or mix half and half) or 1/4 cup ketchup, plus (or mix half and half); 2 tablespoons salsa (or mix half and half) or 2 tablespoons ketchup (or mix half and half); 6 slices red onions or 6 slices sweet white onions; 6 slices tomatoes; 6 lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 1/4 lbs 95% lean ground turkey or 1 1/4 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese (or nonfat cheese) or 3/4 cup Mexican blend cheese (or nonfat cheese)
6 light hamburger buns or 6 multi-grain hamburger buns
1/4 cup salsa (or mix half and half) or 1/4 cup ketchup, plus (or mix half and half)
2 tablespoons salsa (or mix half and half) or 2 tablespoons ketchup (or mix half and half)
6 slices red onions or 6 slices sweet white onions
6 slices tomatoes
6 lettuce leaves

1
Place the mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and red bell pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process until the vegetables are finely chopped.
2
Place the vegetables, ground meat, and taco seasoning mix in a medium-sized bowl and mix thoroughly.
3
Shape the mixture into six 4-inch patties.
4
Grill the burgers over medium coals or cook under a broiler for about 6 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature of the patties reaches 165 degrees (160 degrees for ground beef) and the meat is no longer pink inside.
5
(To retain moisture, avoid pressing down on the patties as they cook.).
6
Alternatively, coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and cook the burgers over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side.
7
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese over each burger, cover the grill, and cook for another minute, just until the cheese is melted.
8
Place each burger in a bun and top with some of the salsa or ketchup, onion, tomato, and lettuce.

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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 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, 3/4 cup chopped zucchini, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex 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.

Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers

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