Southwest Turkey Burgers with Guacamole
Southwest turkey burgers are tender and juicy, with a little kick from jalapeno peppers. Top with guacamole or chipotle mayo and load them up with your favorite burger toppings!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 472kcal
Southwest Turkey Burgers:
- 1 lb ground turkey (450 g; see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest (½ lime)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed, finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
Other:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 burger buns
- 1 cup guacamole (or chipotle mayo)
- 1 tomato (sliced)
- ½ red onion (sliced)
Southwestern Turkey Patties
To a bowl, add ground turkey, lime zest, chili powder, ground cumin, jalapeno, garlic, worcestershire sauce, salt, egg and breadcrumbs.
Mix together with your hands or a spoon until just combined. Do not over-mix.
Divide the mixture into 4 parts, and place one of the portions in the palm of your hand.
Using your other hand, work the mixture into a 3-4 inch diameter disk that is no more than 1 inch thick. Try to get it into an equal thickness across the patty so it cooks through evenly.
Repeat for a total of 4 patties.
To Fry
Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch frying pan over medium heat.
Carefully add the patties, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
To Grill (see note 2)
Heat grill to 450°F. Grease the grill well with oil.
Carefully place the turkey burgers on the grill, and cook for 4 minutes per side. Work carefully as the patties are delicate when raw, but firm up when cooked.
Check with a digital thermometer to ensure burgers have reached an internal temperature of 155°F.
Remove from grill and place on a clean plate. Cover with a bowl to rest for 5 minutes. Carry over cooking should help the burgers reach an internal temp of 165°F.
1- avoid lean ground turkey or ground turkey breast
2- if you plan on grilling these burgers, you may want to add an extra ¼ cup of breadcrumbs to help them maintain their structure (they are quite delicate when raw).
Storage
- patties may be formed up to 24 hours ahead and stored in a covered container in the fridge
- after cooking, patties may be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days
- reheat in a covered pan for 3-4 minutes per side, until warmed through
- patties may be frozen raw on a baking sheet for 2-3 hours, then transferred to a freezer bag or meal prep container. Place wax or parchment paper strips between the patties to prevent them from sticking together
- frozen patties may be cooked on the grill without thawing: cook for 20 or so minutes, flipping every 5 minutes, until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 846mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 629IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 4mg