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Southwestern Turkey Burgers


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

The Southwestern Turkey Burgers blend the subtle heat of jalapeños with the robust flavors of cumin and chili powder, providing a delightful twist to your traditional burger. Topped with melty pepper jack cheese and creamy guacamole, each bite offers a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Ideal for summer barbecues or a fun family dinner, these burgers promise to be a crowd-pleaser.


Ingredients

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1 ¼ lbs ground turkey
½ jalapeño, finely diced
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/3 cup bread crumbs
4 slices pepper jack cheese
Guacamole, for topping


Instructions

In a bowl, combine the ground turkey, jalapeño, red onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, egg, and breadcrumbs; mix until just combined.
Form the mixture into four patties.
Grease and preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Cook the burgers on the grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through.
In the last 4 minutes of grilling, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each burger.
Serve the burgers topped with guacamole.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350