Description
Southwestern turkey burgers deliver a zesty flavor explosion straight from regional Mexican-American cuisine. Pepper jack cheese, green chiles, and smoky spices create a mouthwatering patty that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.25 pounds (567 grams) ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
Spices and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 jalapeño, finely diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
Binding Ingredient:
- 0.33 cup bread crumbs
- Guacamole, for topping
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground turkey with diced jalapeño, red onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, egg, and breadcrumbs, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed without overworking the mixture.
- Gently partition the seasoned turkey mixture into four uniform patties, carefully shaping them to maintain consistent thickness for balanced cooking.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature, lightly coating the cooking surface with oil to prevent sticking and promote beautiful sear marks.
- Carefully position the turkey patties onto the heated surface, allowing them to cook undisturbed for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side until they achieve a deep golden-brown exterior.
- Verify the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer to guarantee safe consumption.
- During the final cooking moments, crown each burger with a slice of pepper jack cheese, covering the grill to facilitate smooth melting and create a creamy, luxurious topping.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked burgers onto a clean plate, immediately topping each with a generous dollop of fresh guacamole.
- Select your preferred bun – whether a pillowy brioche or hearty whole wheat – and assemble the burgers with care.
Quick Tips:
When handling jalapeños, protect your hands with gloves or thoroughly wash them after preparation to prevent skin irritation.
Notes
- Careful handling of jalapeños prevents skin irritation, so wash hands thoroughly or use protective gloves.
- Store-bought guacamole serves as a quick topping, but homemade versions enhance the burger’s overall flavor profile.
- Various bread choices like brioche or whole wheat buns complement the southwestern turkey burger’s zesty character.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg