Taco Turkey Burgers

Name: Taco Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese; 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted; 1/2 cup salsa; 1/4 cup sour cream

“We love the flavors of Tex-Mex foods, so I combined them with the traditional hamburger. These uniquely different burgers are a healthy change of pace on the grill.” Jennifer Feindt - Milford, DE

Ingredients

1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four 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.
Sprinkle with cheese. Serve on buns with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 497 calories, 28g fat (9g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 789mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.

Originally published as Taco Turkey Burgers in Simple & Delicious May/June 2009

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deefrap

Oct 24, 2010

another hit at home! Low fat and healthy, I used fat free sour cream.
issalyn

Jan 11, 2010

Added chopped tomatoes, jalapenos, adobo seasoning. Meat needs quite a bit of seasoning to taste good. Can also use crushed corn chips instead of bread crumbs.