Southwest Turkey Burgers

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Burger Time

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (148)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

8 slices turkey bacon or turkey bacon with black pepper or applewood smoked bacon
1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large shallot or 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional - parsley may be substituted
1/2 small bell pepper, green, red or yellow, seeded and finely chopped
1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons, 2/3 palm full, ground cumin
1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne hot sauce, several drops (recommended: Tabasco)
2 teaspoons grill seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
Vegetable oil or olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 pound deli sliced pepper jack cheese
4 crusty kaiser rolls, split
1 cup sweet red pepper relish, found on condiment aisle - pepper jelly may be substituted
Red leaf lettuce
Spicy O-nuts, recipe follows

Directions

Chop your garlic and veggies.

Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until crisp. Wipe excess grease from pan and return skillet to heat.

While bacon cooks, combine turkey meat, garlic, shallot or onion, thyme, cilantro or parsley, bell pepper, serrano or jalapeno pepper, cumin, hot pepper sauce, grill seasoning or salt and pepper. Divide mixture into 4 equal mounds then form meat into patties. Drizzle patties with vegetable oil to coat. Cook in skillet over medium high heat for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Place sliced cheese over the patties in the last 2 minutes of cooking, use 1 or 2 slices for each patty, as you like.

Pile cooked cheeseburgers into buns. Spread sweet relish or jelly on bun tops and set red leaf lettuce into place, using the relish or jelly as glue. Top cheeseburgers with 2 slices of cooked, crisp bacon or turkey bacon and lettluce. Then serve with tortilla chips, tossed salad and/or spicy o-nuts.

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Megan Pittsburgh, PA 07-21-2009
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A "Go-To" Meal in Our House
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This burger is delicious! While we were dieting I stumbled upon this recipe when I was really craving a delicious burger. ... It has tons of flavor and you don't feel like you are missing a thing. We ditch the extra calories in the bacon - you don't even need it to make this a delicious meal. It has become a staple meal in our house that I would recommend to anyone - especially someone looking to cut a few calories. Read more
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Cinda Antioch, CA 06-18-2009
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Great Burger!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these burgers the other night for my husband and he loved them. He said the had just the right amount of heat. I... used the red onion, red and green bell pepper, no yellow pepper. I used 1 diced jalapeno but no tabasco. I topped our burger with cheddar cheese instead of pepper jack cheese. I served them with a side of caesar salad. Great meal, I will definately make this one again.Read more
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Lynn Perry, GA 06-16-2009
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These Were AWESOME!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thanks Rachel! I dont like relish of any kind really so I made a sauce of equal parts spicy mustard, minced chipotle and... adobo sauce, and mayo. WOW Really pops with the burgers!Read more
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Dana New Orleans, LA 06-11-2009
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Healthy & Delicious!!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Delicious and healthier than using ground beef. Will make again!!
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Deborah Summerland Key, FL 06-09-2009
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Turkey Burgers get a 2nd Chance
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Having made turkey burgers in the past and having been disappointed, I decided to give up on them all together. I have found... turkey burgers to be dry and flavorless, leaving me craving a "regular" burger. I really wanted an alternative to red meat and after having read this recipe I decided to give turkey burgers one last shot. I'm glad I did because these burgers were excellent and I plan to use this recipe again and again! I did not use the red pepper relish and left out the turkey bacon (I just like cheese on my burgers). I'm really pysched to have an alternative burger recipe that doesn't taste like a sad second to ground chuck!Read more
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Andi Suffolk, VA 06-08-2009
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A Manly Meal
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've never made turkey burgers before. But, WOW, .....SO good! I made them fat and juicy. My husband was in heaven. I... altered the recipe a little. I didn't have any jalopeno or serrano peppers, nor did I have any cilantro or parsley...so both of those were omitted. I added a bit of Tony Chachero's creole seasoning, and also some Honey Hickory BBQ sauce to the burger mixture. Didn't have pepper jack, so used baby swiss cheese. But, I do think the pepper jack would have been perfect. On top of the burgers I put some sauteed mushrooms and slices of avocado. OH YUM.Read more