Spicy Southwestern-Style Turkey Burgers

Spicy Southwestern-Style Turkey Burgers

Recipe by Jordan Kenna from tasty.co

Dinner 30 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • ⅓ cup red onion, minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
  • sesame seed bun
  • shredded lettuce
  • sliced tomato
  • pepper jack cheese
  • avocado
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons canned chilies in adobo
  • ½ lime, juiced

Instructions

  • Place turkey, onion, jalapeño, and spices together in a large bowl and mix together until all the ingredients are incorporated.
  • Lightly wet your hands and use them to shape 4 circular patties about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
  • Heat up about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Cook burgers for 2 minutes on the first side, then flip, lower heat to low, and cook them for an additional 5-6 minutes. Top with pepper jack cheese during the last minute.
  • NOTE: The turkey burgers must be cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check each patty for an internal temperature of at least 165˚F (75˚C) before removing from pan.
  • Assemble the burgers as desired with bun, chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and preferred condiments.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 444
  • Carbohydrate: 4g
  • Fat: 37g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Sugar: 1g

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