Southwest Turkey Grill Recipes

SOUTHWEST TURKEY GRILL

Steps:

• Spread 1 bread slice with salsa; cover with turkey, Singles and remaining bread slice.
• Spread outside of sandwich with butter.
• Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.

SOUTHWEST TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Chop your garlic and veggies.
• Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until crisp. Wipe excess grease from pan and return skillet to heat.
• While bacon cooks, combine turkey meat, garlic, shallot or onion, thyme, cilantro or parsley, bell pepper, serrano or jalapeno pepper, cumin, hot pepper sauce, grill seasoning or salt and pepper. Divide mixture into 4 equal mounds then form meat into patties. Drizzle patties with vegetable oil to coat. Cook in skillet over medium high heat for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Place sliced cheese over the patties in the last 2 minutes of cooking, use 1 or 2 slices for each patty, as you like.
• Pile cooked cheeseburgers into buns. Spread sweet relish or jelly on bun tops and set red leaf lettuce into place, using the relish or jelly as glue. Top cheeseburgers with 2 slices of cooked, crisp bacon or turkey bacon and lettluce. Then serve with tortilla chips, tossed salad and/or spicy o-nuts.

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken soup, mushroom soup, chile peppers and sour cream.
• Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan with corn tortillas. Follow with a layer of turkey. Pour soup mixture over turkey, sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat layers and top with cheddar cheese. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly.

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix turkey through garlic together in a bowl.
• Make into 6 burgers.
• Grill 5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees.
• Top with cheese.
• Toast rolls. Serve burger with desired condiments.

SOUTHWEST MARINATED GRILLED TURKEY BREAST WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all of the marinade ingredients and pour over turkey breasts in a non-reactive covered dish. Marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
• Soak mesquite wood chips in water for 1 hour. Place over coals in metal/aluminum container and allow to smoke. Place turkey on grill and cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Allow to rest 5 to 10 minutes. Cut on the bias and serve with chimichurri sauce on top.
• The most succulent and tasty barbecued meat you ever ate. I came up with this recipe when challenged by friends as an alternative to the usual steak barbecue. It is lowfat, delicious, and easy to prepare.
• Chop the first three ingredients in a food processor. Add olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY RUB

Steps:

• Mash drained salsa and butter together in a bowl. Mix in garlic, orange juice, orange zest, thyme, salt, liquid smoke, and pepper.

SOUTHWEST TURKEY MELT

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine the salsa, mayo, and green onions; mix well.
• Evenly divide the turkey over 4 slices of bread, then place a slice of cheese over each.
• Spread salsa mixture evenly over the cheese, then distribute sliced jalapeno peppers over the salsa mixture; top with remaining bread.
• In a large skillet, melt 2 T butter over low heat.
• Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add more butter if needed, turn the sandwiches over and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
• Serve immediately.