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!
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!
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!
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’!
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!
PrintSpicy Jalapeño Turkey Burgers
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!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers
- Category: Dinner; Lunch
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
- Grease and pre-heat an outdoor grill or stove top skillet.
- 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.
- 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.
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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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!
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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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!
These look so yummy! Totally trying them!
Update! I made these for supper this evening. They were fantastic. New summer staple! Thanks Leanne!!!
Yay! I’m so glad you liked them Stephanie! And thanks for letting me know!
Yay! I hope you like them! Thanks Stephanie!
These turkey burgers are jam packed with all of my favorite flavors!! I’ll definitely be making these soon!
Thanks Lisa! They do have a lot of flavour packed in there! Let me know what you think when you make them!
Im loving everything about those burgers! Break out the grills.
Thanks Patrick! I’m so happy it’s grilling season!
I love that you piled the guac high! And I love the sound of feta, mushrooms, and spinach. They’re both must-tries! These look great, Leanne! Have a great weekend!
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!
These burgers look so juicy and delicious! I think they should be on the menu for Fathers Day for sure!! I like my burgers with just lettuce and tomato. I’m simple hehehehe 🙂
Thanks Kelly! Nothing wrong with simple. Add some pickles and a cheese slice and I’m right there with ya!
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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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!
This reminds me of a salmon burger I once had and loved and forgot about! Can’t wait to try this recipe out.
Thanks Helene! A salmon burger sounds great! Would love to know what you think if you make these turkey burgers!
These look amazing, Leanne!! Perfect for summer – and we’re all about the spicy at our house (except for those kids of mine). Can’t wait to try!
Haha! Thanks Katherine! I knew you would appreciate the spicy! I hope you and your family are having a great start to summer!
I love the spices you’ve added to the turkey meat Leanne! I make turkey burgers quite a bit at our house! I’ll be giving your recipe a try for sure! Love the guac on top!
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Thanks so much Mary Ann! I hope you like them! And the guac on top is a must for sure!
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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Thank you so much Ben! The cilantro and jalapeños add a nice flavour and the guac on top is always a must!
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).
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!
any burger served with guac sounds good to me!!! but i love how flavorful the patties themselves sound too (:
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!
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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Thanks Terry! I’m so happy to hear you liked the burgers! Thanks for letting me know!