Fiesta Turkey Burgers Recipes

FIESTA TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• To make patties, mix turkey with egg, crushed tortilla chips, onion, garlic, chili powder, lime zest and salt. Divide into 4 portions. Shape each into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick patties. Cook on preheated grill, at medium-high heat, for 5 to 6 min per side or until cooked through.
• Make salsa by mixing the tomato, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, garlic and salt.
• Serve grilled burger patties in toasted buns with the tomato salsa.

FIESTA RANCH BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into five burgers., Broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing and cilantro. Serve burgers with dressing on lettuce-lined buns.

FETA CHEESE TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for medium high heat.
• In a large bowl, combine turkey, feta cheese, olives, oregano, and pepper. Mix together, and form into patties.
• Lightly oil the grate. Place patties on the grill. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through.

FIESTA TURKEY TAVERN

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat; cook and stir the ground turkey, using the back of a wooden spoon to work the meat into small crumbles as it cooks. When the meat is about half browned, stir in the onion, garlic, and black pepper; cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink.
• Stir in 1 tablespoon of the prepared mustard, the cayenne pepper, chili powder, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring, until the water has evaporated, about 20 minutes. Stir in the remaining mustard and the chopped jalapeno, and cook until heated through, about 5 more minutes. Spoon the mixture onto the hamburger buns.

FIESTA TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, coarsely mash beans. Stir in the bread crumbs, egg white, chili powder, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 4 patties., In a large, greased cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook patties over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, 6-8 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato and, if desired, mayonnaise.

FETA-STUFFED JUICY LUCY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• For the tzatziki sauce: Mix the yogurt, dill, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the turkey burgers: Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates with vegetable oil.
• Mix the ground turkey, olives, dill, capers, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal balls (about 6 ounces each). Working with one ball at a time, divide it in half and flatten to make 2 patties, each about 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Spoon 1 tablespoon of feta into the middle of one of the patties, leaving about a 1-inch border. Top with the other patty and press the meat together very tightly, forming a large patty shape with the cheese secured inside. (If needed, refrigerate the patties if you notice they are becoming a little malleable and too soft to work with while you build the remaining burgers). Repeat with the remaining balls and cheese. (At this point, you can freeze the burgers, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and placed inside a freezer bag, for up to 3 months.) Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.)
• Grill the burgers, flipping once, until golden grill marks have formed, the meat is no longer pink on the top and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, split the buns open and brush both sides with the olive oil. With about 2 minutes of burger cooking time left, toast the buns on the grill until golden and a few grill marks have formed, about 2 minutes.
• Spread about 2 tablespoons of the tzatziki sauce onto both halves of each bun. Layer each bottom bun half with a burger patty, 2 tomato slices, some red onion slices and iceberg leaves and the top bun half.

FIESTA BURGER

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, chorizo, onion powder, cumin and 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Form the mixture into palm-size balls.
• Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the balls on the griddle and smash with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Cook, flipping once, until cooked through. Divide the Cheddar and queso blanco among the burgers and let melt. Remove the burgers to a plate.
• Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup and lime zest and juice in a bowl; mix to blend. Add cumin, salt and pepper to taste.
• Toast the slider buns on the griddle. Serve the burgers on the buns, topped with some rosada sauce.

FIESTA TURKEY LOAF OR BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Using a large serving fork, combine turkey, chicken sausage, 1/2 cup of the salsa, crushed tortilla chips, onions, bell peppers, 1/2 cup of the cheese, cilantro, salt, cumin, pepper, and liquid smoke. Mix until well-combined, but do not over-mix. Spoon into a loaf pan. Top with remaining 1/2 cup salsa and 1/4 cup cheese.
• Bake for 1 hour. Drain any liquid, then let rest for 15 minutes before cutting the turkey meatloaf to serve.