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Jalapeno Turkey Burgers on a white plate.
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Baked Jalapeño Turkey Burgers

Savor the incredible taste of Jalapeño Turkey Burgers, made with fresh ingredients and spices for a healthy meal option.
Course Main Course
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 183kcal
Author Rebecca Taig

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 medium jalapeño, diced and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese, optional

Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients. Add the ground turkey, red onion, jalapeño, minced garlic, cilantro, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl.
    Mix together jalapeno turkey burger ingredients.
  • Mix to combine. Gently stir the mixture until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
    Jalapeno turkey burger mixture in a large glass bowl.
  • Form the patties. Divide the mixture into four equal portions. (I like to weigh the total mixture on a food scale and divide by four for perfectly even patties!) Place the turkey burger patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. While the burgers chill, preheat your oven to 350°F.
    Four formed jalapeno turkey burger on lined baking sheet.
  • Bake the patties. Once the oven is preheated, place the parchment-lined baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15–17 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. If you're adding pepper jack cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of baking so it gets perfectly melty.
    Jalapeno turkey burgers with cheese and sweet potato.

Notes

Alternative Cooking Methods
On the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4–5 minutes per side until they have distinct grill marks and are cooked through.
On the Stovetop: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat with one tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the patties and cook for 5–6 minutes per side. They should be beautifully golden with an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 726mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg