Spicy Southwestern-Style Turkey Burgers

Spicy Southwestern-Style Turkey Burgers

23 min1 servings

Your daily targets

Per serving

Energy

447 kcal

Carbs

4 g

Fat

38 g

Protein

20 g

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Ingredients

  • ground turkey

    114 g

  • red onion

    13 g

  • jalapeño pepper

    1 jalapeño pepper, minced

  • salt

    0.3 tsp

  • black pepper

    ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • cayenne pepper

    0.3 tsp

  • cumin

    0.3 tsp

  • smoked paprika

    0.3 tsp

  • vegetable oil

    0.5 tbsp

  • sesame seed bun

    Sesame seed bun

  • shredded lettuce

    Shredded lettuce

  • sliced tomato

    Sliced tomato

  • pepper jack cheese

    Pepper Jack cheese

  • avocado

    Avocado

  • mayonnaise

    30 g

  • canned chilies in adobo

    0.5 tbsp

  • lime

    ½ lime, juiced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place turkey, onion, jalapeño, and spices together in a large bowl and mix together until all the ingredients are incorporated.

  2. 2

    Lightly wet your hands and use them to shape 4 circular patties about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.

  3. 3

    Heat up about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    Assemble the burgers as desired with bun, chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and preferred condiments.

  7. 7

    Enjoy!