Tex-Mex Turkey Spinach Burgers Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Turkey Spinach Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 nuggets europe's best chef's spinach, frozen; 1 12 lbs ground turkey or 1 12 lbs extra lean ground beef; 1 egg; ¾ cup fresh breadcrumb; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 2 green onions, chopped; ⅓ cup salsa or ⅓ cup ketchup; 1 teaspoon dried oregano flakes; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or ½ teaspoon ground cumin or ½ teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ½ cup monterey jack cheese or ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated; ¼ cup salsa

Servings: persons

6 nuggets europe's best chef's spinach, frozen
1 12 lbs ground turkey or 1 12 lbs extra lean ground beef
1 egg
¾ cup fresh breadcrumb
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
⅓ cup salsa or ⅓ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon dried oregano flakes
½ teaspoon smoked paprika or ½ teaspoon ground cumin or ½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup monterey jack cheese or ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
¼ cup salsa

1
Cook spinach according to package directions.
2
Drain and squeeze out excess moisture.
3
Cool slightly.
4
In a mixing bowl, combine turkey, cooked spinach, egg, breadcrumbs, cilantro, onions, salsa, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper.
5
Mix thoroughly.
6
Shape mixture into 6 patties.
7
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
8
Add burgers and cook for 15 minutes, turning twice until interior temperature registers 175F or until pinkness disappears.
9
A few minutes before end of cooking time, top each burger with cheese and a spoonful of salsa.
10
(Cheese will melt slightly).
11
Serve burgers on toasted buns with condiments or as part of a meal with vegetables.
12
OVEN ROASTING: Place prepared burgers on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
13
Roast in a preheated 425F oven for 20 minutes or until pinkness disappears.
14
Top each burger with cheese and a teaspoon of salsa as soon as removed from the oven.
15
The heat will melt the cheese.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 nuggets europe's best chef's spinach, frozen, 1 12 lbs ground turkey or 1 12 lbs extra lean ground beef, 1 egg, ¾ cup fresh breadcrumb, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Turkey Spinach 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 Spinach Burgers

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