Best 7 Cranberry Jalapeno Turkey Burgers Or Meatballs Recipes

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If you're craving a dish that is bursting with flavor and a unique blend of sweet and savory, look no further than cranberry jalapeno turkey burgers or meatballs. These delectable treats offer an exciting twist on traditional burgers or meatballs. Whether you prefer the patties or the rounded delights, these culinary creations are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds with their combination of zingy jalapenos, tangy cranberries, and succulent ground turkey. Join us on a culinary adventure to discover the best recipe for this mouthwatering creation.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY MEATBALLS IN CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Looking for a hearty appetizer recipe? Then check out these turkey meatballs served in cranberry sauce - ready in just 35 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
1/4 cup uncooked instant white or brown rice
1/4 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten, or 1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
1 teaspoon salt, if desired
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 can (16 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except cranberry sauce and water. Shape mixture into about 45 (1-inch) balls.
  • Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads 165°F.
  • Gently stir in cranberry sauce and water. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until cranberry sauce is melted and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY TURKEY BURGERS



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These turkey burgers are so good that you might give up traditional beef hamburgers altogether. The thick grilled patties are topped with prepared cranberry sauce and served on toasted English muffins for a nice change of pace.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds ground turkey
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 English muffins, split and toasted
6 lettuce leaves
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. , Spread mayonnaise over muffin halves. Place the lettuce, turkey burgers and cranberry sauce on muffin bottoms; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 30g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

TURKEY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS WITH ORANGE CRANBERRY GLAZE



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You can make these ahead and freeze them without the glaze, then the day of the party, defrost them and simply reheat in the sauce.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Turkey

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup milk
½ cup plain bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup canned jellied cranberry sauce
½ cup orange marmalade
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced Fresno pepper
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix the turkey, poultry seasoning, garlic salt, onion powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Stir in the egg, milk, and bread crumbs. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Roll the turkey mixture into balls, about one tablespoon each. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the skillet. Brown meatballs on all sides, flipping occasionally. Place browned meatballs on a clean baking sheet. Set aside.
  • Combine cranberry sauce, marmalade, and chicken broth over medium heat in the skillet used to cook the meatballs. Stir in the jalapeno and Fresno peppers, then return meatballs to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center and glaze is reduced. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 647.3 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

CRANBERRY JALAPENO TURKEY BURGERS OR MEATBALLS



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I usually grill these burgers but you can broil or panfry. I have also made this into meatballs and used as appetizers. I used Kittencal's Cranberry-Ginger Garlic Meatball Sauce for the sauce on these.But you can use whatever sauce you like. They were a big hit. Kind of a sweet/hot flavor.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground turkey
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1/4 cup jalapeno pepper (very finely chopped and seeds and membrane removed)
1/3 cup dried cranberries (roughly chopped)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl.
  • Shape into 6 patties or meatballs.
  • Grill or broil burgers until cooked through.
  • Meatballs can be baked or fied. I bake mine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 368.3, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 14.6

CRANBERRY JALAPENO TURKEY BURGERS



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I cam eup wuth this when looking for something a liitle different than a plain turkey burger and basically used things I had available at home. Everyone loved the results.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup onion (finely minced)
1 jalapeno pepper (very finelly minced a cleaned of all seeds and membrane)
1/4 cup dried cranberries (roughly chopped)
2 tablespoons seafood cocktail sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
black pepper, to taste
6 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl.
  • Shape into 6 patties.
  • Grill untill cooked through,
  • You can broil or pan fry also
  • Serve in hamburger buns with desired toppings.

CRANBERRY-BEEF MINI BURGERS



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Cranberry tapenade brings a deep red color and sweet-sour zing to these fun little bacon cheeseburgers. Serve them for parties or any time you want to treat your family. -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 18

CRANBERRY TAPENADE:
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
BURGERS:
2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 slices provolone cheese, quartered
3/4 cup mayonnaise
16 dinner rolls, split and toasted
2 cups fresh arugula
3 plum tomatoes, cut into 16 slices
8 bacon strips, halved and cooked

Steps:

  • In a food processor, place first 6 ingredients; pulse until cranberries are finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in thyme. In a large bowl, combine the beef, salt and pepper. Shape into 16 patties, about 1/2 inch thick., In a large nonstick skillet, cook patties in batches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, topping with cheese during last minute of cooking., Spread mayonnaise over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottoms with arugula, tomatoes, burgers, bacon and cranberry tapenade; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

TURKEY BURGERS WITH BRIE, CRANBERRIES, AND FRESH ROSEMARY



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I made these when I was looking for something interesting to do with ground turkey. They are very moist and delicious on home-baked bread buns.

Provided by ABS140

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 32m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons boiling water
1 pound ground turkey
½ medium red onion, chopped
¼ cup dried cranberries, chopped
2 ounces Brie cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Combine the white bread, garlic, and boiling water in a mixing bowl; mash with a fork to combine. Add the turkey, red onion, cranberries, Brie, rosemary, ketchup, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly with your hands. Shape the mixture into 6 patties.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 186.9 mg, Sugar 5 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your turkey burgers or meatballs will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the meat: Overmixing the meat will make the burgers or meatballs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Form the burgers or meatballs gently: Be gentle when forming the burgers or meatballs. Overworking them will make them tough.
  • Cook the burgers or meatballs over medium heat: Cooking the burgers or meatballs over medium heat will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the burgers or meatballs are cooked through: The internal temperature of the burgers or meatballs should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the burgers or meatballs rest before serving: Letting the burgers or meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving will help them retain their juices.

Conclusion:

These cranberry-jalapeño turkey burgers or meatballs are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy turkey. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a party. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these cranberry-jalapeño turkey burgers or meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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