How to Make Southwest Turkey Burgers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking to spice up your usual burger recipe? Why not try making some Southwest turkey burgers? These burgers are packed full of flavor and are a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers. With a combination of turkey, spices, and some delicious toppings, you'll be sure to impress your friends and family at your next cookout.

What sets these Southwest turkey burgers apart is the use of ground turkey. Turkey is a lean and healthy meat option that is lower in fat than beef. Addi...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup diced yellow onion
  • ¼ cup plain dry bread crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons seeded and diced fresh jalapeno peppers
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
  • ½ cup guacamole
  • ½ cup salsa

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 burgers

  • Combine turkey, eggs, onion, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons oil, jalapenos, Worcestershire, mustard, paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a bowl. Form into 8 patties. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a saute pan over medium to medium-high heat. Place patties in the hot pan and cover partially to help retain moisture, but not so much that the patties braise (boil). Cook until browned and halfway cooked through, about 4 minutes. Continue to cook until no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 3 minutes more.
  • Serve patties on toasted buns with guacamole and salsa.
  • Nutrition

    229 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 130mg
    • Sodium: 556mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 427mg