Description
Jalapeño Turkey Burgers are a delicious and health-conscious alternative to traditional beef burgers, perfect for summer barbecues and casual gatherings. These juicy patties are made with lean ground turkey, spicy jalapeños, and creamy Pepper Jack cheese, delivering a flavor-packed experience in every bite. With simple preparation steps and customizable toppings, these burgers can cater to everyone’s taste preferences. Whether you serve them with classic lettuce and tomato or get creative with avocado slices and chipotle mayo, Jalapeño Turkey Burgers are sure to be a hit at your next cookout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup finely chopped jalapeño peppers (seeds removed)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup grated Pepper Jack cheese
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Ground cumin
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat; add onion, jalapeños, and garlic. Sauté until soft (about 5 minutes) and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled onion mixture with ground turkey, cheese, salt, cumin, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into four patties; drizzle with olive oil.
- Preheat your grill; cook the patties on high heat for about 4 minutes per side or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg