Southwest Turkey Burgers

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Most of the turkey burgers that I have had were overcooked and flavorless. This recipe was inspired by some friends of ours that put a Southwest spin on the burger. With a few tweaks these Southwest turkey burgers have become a staple recipe in our house. The patty is flavorful and plays well with some creamy guacamole and spicy salsa.

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

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Serve patties on toasted buns with guacamole and salsa.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

229 Calories
12g Fat
7g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 229
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 556mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 427mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.