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“Little Kick” Jalapeno Burgers

Name: "Little Kick" Jalapeno Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons light beer or water; 2 dashes hot pepper sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey; 3 slices pepper jack cheese, cut in half; 6 dinner rolls, split; 6 tablespoons salsa; 6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream; 6 tablespoons shredded lettuce

8 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022

I lightened up one of my husband's favorite jalapeno burger recipes, and although the original was good, we actually like this better! —Dawn Dhooghe, Concord, North Carolina

"Little Kick" Jalapeno Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons light beer or water
2 dashes hot pepper sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
3 slices pepper jack cheese, cut in half
6 dinner rolls, split
6 tablespoons salsa
6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
6 tablespoons shredded lettuce

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight 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 burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
Top with cheese; cover and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on rolls with salsa, sour cream and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 254 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 471mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.

“Little Kick” Jalapeno Burgers

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