Best 10 Gourmet Mexican Turkey Burgers Recipes

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Are you craving a juicy, flavorful, and healthy burger that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than our gourmet Mexican turkey burgers! These mouthwatering burgers are not only a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers, but they are packed with bold Mexican flavors and spices that will transport you to a fiesta in every bite. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the process of creating the perfect gourmet Mexican turkey burgers, complete with tantalizing toppings and delectable sides. Your taste buds will be singing with joy, and you'll be left craving more of this incredible culinary creation!

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

MEXICAN TURKEY BURGERS RECIPE



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These are the BEST Mexican Turkey Burgers. Tender, seasoned turkey burgers + crunchy slaw, fresh pico, and a creamy avocado sauce make these perfect for an easy, healthy, and delicious dinner!

Provided by Jennifer Debth

Categories     Main Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (1 pound) package Jennie-O Seasoned Turkey Burger Patties
1 cup pre-packaged coleslaw (shredded cabbage)
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1/4 cup Cilantro (minced)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 avocado (pitted and taken out of the flesh)
1/4 cup non fat plain greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lime
2 cloves garlic
salt (to taste)
4 burger buns
Crumbled feta or cotija

Steps:

  • Cook patties according to package directions.
  • Place coleslaw, cabbage, and cilantro into a medium sized bowl. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and honey.
  • Toss together slaw and dressing.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.*
  • Combine all ingredients into a food processor.
  • Pulse together until smooth.
  • Season with salt, to taste and serve immediately!
  • See recipe for full directions.
  • Serve above ingredients in a bun with a sprinkle of cotija or feta and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 burger, Calories 452 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 335 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 9 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 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

MEXICAN-INSPIRED TURKEY BURGERS



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We love burgers on the grill, but turkey burgers can be bland and beef burgers can be fatty. To create these burgers, I used a spice combination from a taco recipe and then tinkered with cheeses and different toppings. -Heather Byers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup salsa, divided
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
4 hamburger buns, split
1/2 cup torn curly endive
1 medium tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup salsa, cheese, paprika, oregano, cumin, sugar, garlic powder, thyme, salt and cayenne. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four burgers., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., In a small bowl, combine sour cream and remaining salsa. Place burgers on buns; top with endive, tomato and sour cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TEX-MEX TURKEY BURGERS WITH AVOCADO MAYONNAISE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, grated
2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 avocado, halved
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 slices pepper jack cheese (about 3 ounces)
4 sesame potato buns
Shredded lettuce and tortilla chips, for topping

Steps:

  • Combine the turkey, garlic, paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; mix with your hands until just combined. Form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties; set aside.
  • Combine 1/2 avocado, the mayonnaise, lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; mash until smooth. Thinly slice the remaining 1/2 avocado and season with salt and pepper. Set aside for topping.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (or preheat a grill to medium high and oil the grates). Add the burgers and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Top each burger with a slice of cheese; cover and cook until the cheese melts, about 30 seconds.
  • Meanwhile, split and toast the buns; spread the avocado mayonnaise on the cut sides. Serve the burgers on the buns with lettuce, the sliced avocado and tortilla chips.

GOURMET MEXICAN TURKEY BURGERS



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Categories     turkey     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Healthy

Yield 10-12 patties

Number Of Ingredients 23

The burger:
2 pounds ground turkey meat
Half a dozen 6-inch corn tortillas
OR about 1 cup crushed corn tortilla chips
2 tea spoons cumin seeds, roasted and ground in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle/molcajete
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup epazote, finely chopped (if available)
2 table spoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
2-3 jalapeno peppers, minced
1 onion, minced
1/4 cup salsa of your choice
salt to taste
1/4 cup olive or grape seed oil
Additional oil for greasing grill or pan.
To serve:
Buns
Mild cheddar, queso chihuahua and/or Monterray jack cheese
Avocado slices or guacamole
salsa
slices of onion grilled for 1-2 minutes per side
tomato slices
lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • If using corn tortillas, toast in pre-heated, 400-degree oven about 15 minutes before turning and toasting for 15 more minutes or until crunchy. Break tortillas into smaller pieces and add a few at a time to the food processor until all are ground to crumbs. Add these crumbs or crushed tortilla chip crumbs to turkey. Combine remaining ingredients, except for oil. Add that to turkey. Form turkey into flat patties that are a little thinner in the middle than on the sides. Brush both sides of patties lightly with oil. Place in refrigerator until ready to cook, up to one day ahead of time. Brush grill or pan with oil and heat to medium high. Cook burgers about 5-6 minutes per side or until center is no longer rare. If desired, top burgers with cheese about one minute before removing from heat. Toast buns on grill or in toaster until slightly browned. Serve with suggested toppings.

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

OUR FAVORITE TURKEY BURGER



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These tasty burgers incorporate shredded Gruyère cheese and Dijon mustard in the patty, rather than on top, which prevents the bun from getting soggy. Breadcrumbs add even more texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (93 percent lean)
1/2 cup finely grated Gruyere cheese
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Oil

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine ground turkey with Gruyere, scallions, breadcrumbs, mustard, and garlic; season generously with salt and pepper. Gently form mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties.
  • Lightly oil grill. Place patties on hottest part of grill; sear until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Move patties to cooler part of grill; continue grilling until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 37 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

MEXICAN TURKEY BURGERS



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A moist, filling turkey burger with a twist. Serve traditionally on a hamburger roll, or open face on a corn tortilla.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground turkey breast
1 cup fat-free refried beans
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix ground turkey and refried beans until combined.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix together. Shape into four equal sized burgers. Cover and let chill 1 hour.
  • Grill, broil or fry for 5-6 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked.
  • Serve on corn tortilla with guacamole, cheddar cheese, and salsa.

Tips:

  • Fresh Ingredients: Use the freshest ingredients possible to ensure the best flavor and texture.
  • Seasoning: Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings to create your own unique flavor profile.
  • Cooking Temperature: Cook the turkey burgers to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are safe to eat.
  • Juicy Burgers: To keep the turkey burgers moist and juicy, avoid overcooking them.
  • Cheese and Toppings: Add your favorite cheese and toppings after the burgers are cooked to prevent them from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Gourmet Mexican turkey burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. With their tantalizing blend of spices and fresh ingredients, these burgers are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you choose to serve them on a bun with your favorite toppings or enjoy them as a lettuce wrap, these burgers are a versatile and satisfying meal option. So, fire up the grill or heat up your skillet and get ready to experience the flavors of Mexico in burger form!

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