Best 5 Southwestern Turkey Burgers With Sweet Potato Fries Recipes

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The harmonious fusion of zesty southwestern flavors with the tender embrace of turkey burgers creates a culinary delight that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant landscapes of the American Southwest. Accompanied by crispy, golden-brown sweet potato fries, this epicurean symphony promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect southwestern turkey burgers, complemented by irresistibly addictive sweet potato fries – a match made in foodie heaven.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY BURGERS WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES



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We grilled our burgers outside on a nice day. Couldn't even tell we were eating healthy! Thank you Cook Yourself Thin and lifetimetv.com Serves 4 Calories per serving, turkey burger: 342 Calories per serving, sweet potato fries: 89

Provided by McGelby

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 lime
1 1/3 lbs ground turkey, lean
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced and drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
light cooking spray
4 slices 50% -reduced-fat monterey jack pepper cheese
4 whole-wheat kaiser rolls
romaine lettuce leaf
tomatoes, sliced
red onion, sliced
1/2 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • For the sweet potato fries, preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Wash and dry the potatoes
  • With the skin on, slice into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; cut the rounds into 1/2-inch-thick finger-shaped pieces.
  • Toss the potatoes in a bowl with the oil, chili powder, garlic powder and salt.
  • On a baking sheet, spread the sweet potato fries in a single layer and roast, stirring every 10 minutes, until brown and tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, transfer to a platter or bowl and sprinkle with a little more salt.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the lean ground turkey with the diced chiles and season with salt and pepper.
  • Shape into patties and refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • Heat a large grill pan or nonstick skillet on medium heat and spritz with canola oil.
  • Add the turkey patties to the grill pan and cook until browned on one side, about 4 minutes.
  • Flip, reduce the heat to low, cover (if using a skillet) and cook until the juices run pale pink, about 4 more minutes.
  • Top with the reduced-fat pepper-jack cheese during the last minute.
  • Toast the rolls in the oven or in a toaster oven. Alternatively, grill them 1 minute on each side.
  • To assemble: On a platter, place the fries and a burger on a bun and top with lettuce, tomato, onion and avocado slices. Squeeze lime juice over the fries and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.8, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 129.3, Sodium 884.1, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 5.7, Protein 44.5

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.

SOUTHWEST TURKEY BURGERS



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Most of the turkey burgers that I have had were overcooked and flavorless. This recipe was inspired by some friends of ours that put a Southwest spin on the burger. With a few tweaks these Southwest turkey burgers have become a staple recipe in our house. The patty is flavorful and plays well with some creamy guacamole and spicy salsa.

Provided by Aaron Liebold

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground turkey
2 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup diced yellow onion
¼ cup plain dry bread crumbs
4 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons seeded and diced fresh jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 each whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
½ cup guacamole
½ cup salsa

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, eggs, onion, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons oil, jalapenos, Worcestershire, mustard, paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a bowl. Form into 8 patties. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a saute pan over medium to medium-high heat. Place patties in the hot pan and cover partially to help retain moisture, but not so much that the patties braise (boil). Cook until browned and halfway cooked through, about 4 minutes. Continue to cook until no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 3 minutes more.
  • Serve patties on toasted buns with guacamole and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 130.3 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 555.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY BURGERS



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Make and share this Southwestern Turkey Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup tortilla chips, crushed
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
6 slices colby-monterey jack cheese
6 kaiser rolls

Steps:

  • Mix turkey through garlic together in a bowl.
  • Make into 6 burgers.
  • Grill 5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Toast rolls. Serve burger with desired condiments.

CRANBURGERS WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Do you have leftover cranberry sauce? Put it to good use with these hearty, yummy turkey burgers, and finish it up with some sweet potato fries. Voila! Dinner is done. - Nancy Bourget, Fort Hood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) frozen sweet potato fries
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
1 teaspoon pesto sauce mix
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
BURGERS:
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup turkey-flavored stuffing mix
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 lettuce leaves
6 sesame seed hamburger buns, split
1/3 cup turkey gravy, warmed
6 slices jellied cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Place fries in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; spritz with cooking spray. Combine the pesto mix, celery seed and thyme; sprinkle over fries. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine whole-berry cranberry sauce, stuffing mix and thyme. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 6 patties., In a large skillet, cook burgers in oil over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Place burgers on lettuce-lined buns; top with a spoonful of gravy and a slice of cranberry sauce. Serve with fries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 26g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Ensure your turkey burgers are cooked thoroughly to avoid any potential foodborne illnesses. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) before serving.
  • For a more flavorful burger, use a variety of herbs and spices in the turkey mixture. Some popular options include chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the turkey burgers in a large skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to flip them halfway through cooking so they cook evenly.
  • Serve your turkey burgers with a variety of toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, cheese, and your favorite condiments.
  • The sweet potato fries are a great side dish for the turkey burgers. To make them extra crispy, be sure to toss them with a little bit of olive oil and salt before baking.
  • If you're short on time, you can also use frozen sweet potato fries. Just be sure to follow the cooking instructions on the package.

Conclusion:

The Southwestern Turkey Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The turkey burgers are juicy and flavorful, and the sweet potato fries are a delicious and healthy side dish. This recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family!

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