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Spicy Jalapeño Turkey Burgers! Does summer grilling get any better than this? These juicy burgers bring on the heat, with the added flavours of cilantro, onions and lime juice! Pile on your favourite toppings for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!

Up-close side view of a Spicy Jalapeno Turkey Burger with lettuce, tomato, red onion and guacamole.

Dropping in with a quick recipe today for these Spicy Jalapeño Turkey Burgers. Since Father’s Day is this weekend (I know – where is June going?) and backyard grilling is the perfect way to celebrate, I thought it was a great time to share these burgers with you guys!

Also, this is my go-to burger recipe that I’ve been making for years. So I’m a bit embarrassed that I haven’t shared it with you yet!

Ingredients for Spicy Jalapeno Turkey Burgers - ground turkery, onion, cilantro, peppers and spices - in a bowl on a white surface.

So what makes these Spicy Jalapeño Turkey Burgers so great?

  • The recipe works with ground turkey, chicken or beef. So it’s versatile. Yay!
  • It’s spicy! If you love spicy – like jalapeños, cayenne pepper, cumin, smoked paprika – this burger recipe is for you.
  • The combo of the onions, cilantro and lime juice adds a little flavour twist that just takes these burgers to the next level.
  • They’re also clean eating…..and super easy to whip up. You can cook them in a skillet on the stove top, or throw them on the BBQ for a quick and healthy meal that has minimal clean up!

Spicy Jalapeno Turkey Burgers cooking in a skillet.

Spicy Jalapeno Turkey Burgers cooking in a skillet.

Ways to enjoy these Spicy Jalapeño Turkey Burgers

  • My favourite way is with a generous serving of guacamole, with some big, leafy greens, a thick slice of tomato and a few rings of raw red onion (as pictured below).
  • I’ve also been known to enjoy this turkey burger with a slice of cheddar cheese, lots of mustard and a dill pickle. Sometimes you just gotta keep it simple, right?!
  • While I haven’t tried it yet, my next variation will involve sautéed mushrooms and spinach, topped with some feta cheese. You may find that creation on my Instagram feed in the near future.
  • When I make burgers, I use a multi-grain One Bun. But when I want to go grain-free, I usually dress these turkey patties up in leaves of boston lettuce. The patties also work well crumbled up on a salad or mixed in with some eggs! Again, versatile! 😉
  • And, of course, you might want to consider pairing this burger with a cold beer or a tall glass of sangria! Just sayin’!

Up-close view of a Spicy Jalapeno Turkey Burger with lettuce, tomato, red onion and guacamole.

So how would you dress up one of these Spicy Jalapeño Turkey Burgers? Let me know in the comments below! And have a great Father’s Day weekend!

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Spicy Jalapeño Turkey Burgers

Up-close side view of Spicy Jalapeno Turkey Burgers with lettuce, tomato, red onion and guacamole.

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5 from 7 reviews

Spicy Jalapeño Turkey Burgers bring on the heat, with some added flavour from the cilantro, onions and lime juice. Summer grilling doesn’t get any better than this!

  • Author: Leanne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 burgers 1x
  • Category: Dinner; Lunch
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (454 g package) of lean ground turkey
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped and stems mostly removed
  • 1/2 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Grease and pre-heat an outdoor grill or stove top skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients until well incorporated. Shape into 4 patties and add to the pre-heated grill or skillet.
  3. Cook on low-medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Flip the patties over and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until fully cooked through. Remove from heat and serve with desired toppings.

Notes

I suggest using fresh ground turkey, chicken or beef. I’ve tried making these using frozen ground turkey that was thawed overnight in the refrigerator. The patties were wetter and were not as firm. While I was able to cook them in the skillet, they would have fallen apart on the BBQ grill.

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  1. marcie says

    I rarely ever share my burger recipes — I just never get around to it! Turkey burgers are my go-to and I can’t wait to try this with my garden jalapenos!

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    • Leanne says

      Thanks Marcie! I’m glad I finally got around to sharing this one! I hope you like the recipe with your garden jalapeños! Be sure to let me know what you think!

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  2. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    One of my faves too, Leanne! Hubby and I enjoy one at least once a month, Guac is definitely a favourite of mine and I understand your love of feta….my fave on a lamb burger. We are having a get together this weekend for Father’s Day so I hope that the weather cooperates. Either way, grilling is happening, lol. Have an awesome weekend 🙂

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    • Leanne says

      I’ve since tried this turkey burger with feta and sautéed mushrooms and spinach, and it was delicious! Feta on a lamb burger sounds yummy too! Hope you had a great Father’s Day weekend and you’re enjoying the start of summer!

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    • Leanne says

      Thanks Kelsie! I like a lot of guac on my turkey burgers! And I’ve since tried the spinach, mushrooms and feta and it was delicious too. Definitely using that as a topping again!

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  8. Neha says

    Certainly with loads of guac, Just like you did. 😉 Those turkey patties look juicy and super tempting! Love the addition of jalapenos. I need to incorporate it in my patties now on!

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    • Leanne says

      Thanks Neha! You should totally add some diced jalapeños to your burgers. It adds a nice little kick! I add it to beef burgers too and it works well!

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  9. Helene says

    This reminds me of a salmon burger I once had and loved and forgot about! Can’t wait to try this recipe out.

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  12. Ben|Havocinthekitchen says

    I’m not a burger person normally, but these bad guys look appealing to me! The addition of cilantro, jalapeno, and guacamole lifts this idea to a more elegant level. Delicious!

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  13. Valerie says

    That doesn’t seem like a lot of salt for 1 lb turkey. Has anyone tried and found it lacking salt? With all of the lovely flavors, I would hate for the burger to taste flat for lack of salt (salt being an enhancer of flavors).

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    • Leanne says

      Hi Valerie. I’ve been making these burgers for years and nobody has ever commented that they were lacking salt or flavour. But if additional salt is your preference, you can certainly add more. Thanks for stopping by!

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    • Leanne says

      Thanks Heather! They’re definitely flavourful on their own! Sometimes I just like to enjoy them with some cheese, lettuce and tomato (and of course, a dill pickle!). Or I even crumble them up as a salad topping! Hope you’re having a great week Heather!

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  15. Terry says

    I love this recipe! I have already tried it and the jalapeños were an amazing addition…definetly a recipe I will repeat!

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  17. Denise says

    We loved these! Hubby made last night for dinner with a jalapeño from our garden. It’s a keeper for sure. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Leanne says

      Hi Denise! I’m so glad you enjoyed the burgers! Thanks for letting me know. And I’m also a little jealous that you have jalapeño growing in your garden! 😉

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