Spicy Southwest Turkey Burgers
These turkey burgers are one of the most requested meals from my husband. The burgers are juicy, spicy, and delicious. Don’t let the length seasoning list scare you off. It is totally worth it and there’s nothing that’s hard to find. Plus mixing up one batch of seasoning will last you for a couple of rounds of burgers.
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Budgeting Win
When I developed this recipe a few years ago, I was looking for alternatives to beef. At the time the price of beef had soared, and turkey was much cheaper. Now they are priced similarly. However, ground turkey is lower in saturated fat than ground beef, even when matched in total fat content. That means less unhealthy fat and lower cholesterol. At my Aldi, 93/7 ground turkey is usually $2.99 for a 1.2 pound package. That’s $0.37/burger in meat. Budgeting win!
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Not only is this recipe easy on the budget, it’s simple to assemble. I have a batch of turkey burger seasoning on hand all the time. A double batch of seasoning fits perfectly in an 8 oz mason jar. It’s great on burgers, black beans, eggs, etc. After that, mix everything together and patty out the burgers.
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A Flexible Recipe
Sometimes I think I have enough of an ingredient, so I don’t buy it at the store. Then later in the week when I need it I realize I’m out. It happens more than it should. Anyway, I’ve skipped the jalapeños inside. The burgers were still tasty. Same with the breadcrumbs. Please do not skip the corn. I did that once. The burgers weren’t nearly as good. The frozen corn thaws as the burgers cook and helps keep them from drying out since there’s so little fat in them.
You could have a salad or some roasted veggies to round out your meal. We typically eat 2 burgers each and snack on a few chips to use up whatever guac is left. And wash it all down with a cold one. The corn inside counts as a vegetable right? That leaves 2 burgers for each of us to take for lunch. Hot lunches are the best. Leftovers are my jam.
What are your favorite topping for turkey burgers?
Southwest Spicy Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
Turkey Burger Seasoning
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp chipotle powder
- 2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
Turkey Burgers
- 1 finely diced jalapeno w/out stems or seeds
- 1/4 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1.2 lbs ground turkey Aldi sells in this size, or use 1 lbs
- 2 tbsp turkey burger seasoning
Accompaniments to Mix & Match
- 4 slices cheese I like cheddar or pepper jack here.
- 8 hamburger buns
- guacamole
- sliced jalapeno
- hot sauce
Instructions
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In a small storage bowl, mix all seasoning ingredients well. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, blend ground turkey with seasonings and breadcrumbs. Once uniform, fold in corn and jalapeño. Form into 8 patties.
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Cook burgers in a skillet on medium heat for a few minutes on each side. They tend to puff up, and cooking with the lid on helps ensure the centers are done.
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While the burgers are cooking you can mash up a batch of guacamole and gather and toppings you want.
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Melt cheese over top. A half of a slice of cheese fits each patty nicely.
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Top with desired accompaniments and enjoy!
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