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    Home » Recipes

    Southwest Turkey Burgers - Perfect for Summertime Grilling

    April 23, 2020 by Patti Estep 2 Comments

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    Grilled turkey burgers and one on a bun.

    This recipe for grilled southwest turkey burgers is a healthy alternative to beef and uses vibrant ingredients like peppers and cumin to give it lots of extra spicy flavor.

    Southwest turkey burger plated

    Turkey burgers can be really dry, and I guess that's part of the reason they are not as tasty as beef burgers. Since we love Mexican and southwest flavors, I thought I could doctor up some ground turkey, to make a healthy, yet tasty, southwest grilled turkey burger.

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    I was thinking about meatloaf without the extra bread. Adding peppers, onions, and chili seasoning to give this burger a ton of extra flavor.

    Raw turkey burgers on the grill

    Spray the grill with vegetable oil before turning it on to make sure the burgers don't stick.

    Then, grill the burgers on each side for about 5 minutes or until they are cooked through.

    Cooked southwest turkey burgers on the grill

    This recipe uses a pound of turkey. But, when you add in the onions and peppers it makes four, nice sized burgers.

    These taste great on a traditional burger roll but also in little pita pockets.

    You can also make it low carb by skipping the bun and using a couple of large lettuce leaves instead.

    Sides to serve with Southwest Turkey Burgers:

    • Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad
    • Southwest Rice and Black Bean Casserole
    • Smokey Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread

    Southwest turkey burger with lettuce and tomato

    Traditional toppings are perfect for these burgers. Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles are the norm. You can even use ketchup, mayo or mustard if you'd like. However, there are many other options to consider.

    Condiments to serve with Southwest Turkey Burgers

    • Sour cream
    • Avocado slices
    • Guacamole
    • Red Salsa
    • Salsa Verde
    • Pickled jalapeno slices
    • Manchego or Pepper Jack Cheese

    Why not make a topping bar with all the many options and let everyone create their own fabulous burger.

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    P.S. If you are a big fan of Mexican and/or Southwest flavors, you might also enjoy my Chicken and Black Bean Casserole recipe.

    Southwest turkey burger on a bun

    Southwest turkey burger on a bun with lettuce and tomato.

    Southwest Turkey Burgers

    This recipe for grilled southwest turkey burgers is a healthy alternative to beef and uses vibrant ingredients like peppers and cumin to give it lots of extra spicy flavor.
    4.33 from 31 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Entree
    Cuisine Southwest
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 309 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound ground turkey
    • 1/2 cup fresh chopped peppers hot or mild or both
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
    • 1 large clove of garlic grated
    • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1/2 t chopped basil leaves cilantro would be good too

    Instructions
     

    • Heat grill on high.
    • Combine all ingredients and pat out four burgers
    • Grilled on high heat for about 5 minutes on each side.
    • Serve on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 29gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Carole West

      April 24, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      Yum - right on with my menu minus the bread. Love food with a southwest style and I just happen to have a bundle of cilantro handy so trying this over the weekend. Thanks!

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      • Patti Estep

        April 24, 2020 at 1:37 pm

        Great! I think you'll love them Carole. Enjoy.

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