Best 7 Mexican Inspired Turkey Burgers Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our exotic Mexican-inspired turkey burgers, a culinary fusion that brings together the vibrant flavors of Mexico and the lean protein of turkey. These succulent burgers are not just a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers, but also a delightful explosion of taste. Embark on a culinary journey as we present three tantalizing recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and spice levels. From the classic Mexican Turkey Burgers, bursting with zesty flavors, to the tantalizing Chipotle Turkey Burgers, infused with a smoky and spicy kick, and the Guacamole Turkey Burgers, offering a creamy and refreshing twist, these recipes promise an unforgettable dining experience. Get ready to fire up your grill and embark on a flavor-packed adventure!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN TURKEY BURGER



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This is a simple mix for tasty and slightly spicy turkey burgers. Great meal with fries and a green salad. Easy to prep ahead of time. Fast weeknight meal. Serve with any burger toppings you like.

Provided by SIMIBURTONS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ⅓ pounds ground turkey breast
¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
½ green poblano pepper, diced
1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as Santa Maria-style)
1 tablespoon granulated onion
4 hamburger buns, split
2 avocados, mashed

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix together ground turkey, shredded cheese, poblano pepper, seasoned salt, and granulated onion in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Divide mixture into 4 portions. Roll each portion into a ball and press into a burger shape.
  • Place burgers on the preheated grill and cook, flipping once halfway through, until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve on hamburger buns topped with mashed avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 112.5 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 47.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1139.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

MEXICAN TURKEY BURGERS



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Mexican Turkey Burgers are a flavorful alternative to ground beef burgers.

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning
1/3 cup onion diced small
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons Tobasco Chipotle sauce
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine ground turkey, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and cumin. Mix until well blended.
  • Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Add enough olive oil to coat the pan.
  • Form 4 patties with the seasoned meat.
  • Place burgers in the heated pan. They will take 5 to 6 minutes on each side. If you would like to add cheese, add the cheese a minute or two before the burger is fully cooked.
  • In a small bowl combine the chipotle sauce and mayonnaise. Mix until well blended. Let rest five minutes before using.
  • If you are using hamburger buns toast them by placing under a broiler and browning the buns.
  • Place some Chipotle mayonnaise onto the bun, add the turkey burger, top with pico de gallo.
  • Serve with steamed veggies or even re-fried beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 735 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN CHEESEBURGERS



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Juicy beef Mexican cheeseburgers served with homemade, creamy guacamole and fresh pico de gallo is the ultimate weekend treat and perfect for serving a crowd.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Burgers     Dinner     Mexican

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 kg beef mince (ground beef)
3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp paprika
1-2 tsp salt
cracked black pepper
4-6 slices of cheese
4-6 fresh (hamburger buns)
2 large (ripe avocados)
juice of 1/2 lemon
salt & pepper to taste
3 large (ripe tomatoes, finely chopped)
1 large red onion (peeled and finely chopped)
1/2 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
1/2 red chilli (finely chopped (remove the seeds if you don't like it hot))
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Heat a large frying pan and add some oil.
  • Fry a small amount of the burger mixture to check the seasoning. Adjust if necessary.
  • Form the mince mixture into burgers and fry for +- 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. When you've flipped the burger the first time, place a slice of cheese on the patty and allow to melt while the patty is cooking.
  • Serve on a fresh bread roll with home-made salsa and guacamole.
  • Remove the avocado flesh from the skin and mash with the lemon juice, salt & pepper.
  • Set aside until you're ready to use it.
  • Combine all the ingredients and mix through.
  • Set aside until you're ready to use it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 62 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 216 mg, Sodium 1220 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN TURKEY BURGERS



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Inspired by Mexican tortillas, American burgers, and delicious breadcrumb coatings, I created this recipe. The whole family loves it, and whoever gets this recipe in hand passes it on. So I thought it was time to share it with you.

Provided by Daniel den Hoed

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup salsa
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 pound ground turkey
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
6 (10 inch) flour tortillas
6 tablespoons sour cream
2 cups shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat a medium baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion, green pepper, and garlic 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool slightly.
  • In a small bowl, mix the salsa and 1/2 the corn. In a large bowl, mix the onion mixture with the turkey, taco seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of the salsa mixture. Divide into 6 patties, and press into the breadcrumbs to lightly coat on all sides. Arrange coated patties in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake the patties 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Drain any liquid from the dish, turn patties, and spread with the remaining salsa mixture. Continue baking 10 minutes, to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
  • Warm the tortillas in the microwave, about 30 seconds on High. Wrap the cooked turkey patties in the warmed tortillas with sour cream and lettuce. Sprinkle with remaining corn to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.7 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1445.2 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

SOUTHWEST TURKEY BURGERS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • 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.

ACTUALLY DELICIOUS TURKEY BURGERS



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This is a simple and delicious recipe. After making them the first time my husband said 'no more' to beef burgers. These are really good - any cooking method may be used, and they freeze very well. The recipe can also be used for meatballs or meat loaves.

Provided by Trudi Davidoff

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds ground turkey
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup finely diced onion
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties.
  • Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 354.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

MEXICAN TURKEY BURGER



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A very tasty burger sure to please any red meat fan. If you're looking for a healthier yet still yummy burger give it a try. I find using the 85/15 ground turkey makes the best burger.

Provided by Sirpezy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
2 -3 teaspoons hot sauce
salt & pepper
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 whole grain buns

Steps:

  • Mix together (by hand is the best way) ground turkey, cumin, onion, garlic, cilantro, hot sauce, salt & pepper.
  • Form into 4 patties.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet on medium heat.
  • Add patties to skillet & cook 10-15 minutes on each side or until done.
  • Place cheese slices on patties, keep on skillet until melted.
  • Then place on bun & add whatever condiments desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.5, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 112.5, Sodium 352.7, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1, Protein 26.6

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground turkey and black beans for a healthier and more flavorful burger.
  • Season the turkey burgers with a variety of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, and paprika, for a bold flavor.
  • Top the turkey burgers with your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
  • Serve the turkey burgers on a toasted bun with a side of fries or a salad.
  • If you don't have time to make your own burger buns, you can use store-bought buns.
  • You can also make these burgers ahead of time and freeze them for later. Just thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.

Conclusion:

These turkey burgers are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a Mexican-inspired meal. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your burgers spicy or mild, with or without cheese, these turkey burgers are sure to please everyone at the table.

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