Irresistible Spicy Southwest Turkey Burgers Recipe Unveiled!
A delicious and spicy turkey burger recipe inspired by Southwest flavors, perfect for grilling season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 whole wheat burger buns
- Avocado slices (for topping)
- Tomato slices (for topping)
- Lettuce leaves (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, onion, bell pepper, corn, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cilantro.
- Mix until well combined and form into 4 patties.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through.
- Toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the burgers with avocado, tomato, and lettuce on the buns.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra spice, add diced jalapeños to the mixture.
- These burgers can also be cooked in a skillet if a grill is not available.
- Leftover patties can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.