Jalapeno Turkey Burger Recipes

JALAPENO TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• For the jalapeno jam: In a small saucepot, combine the jalapenos, sugar and marmalade and bring to a simmer over low heat. Simmer until the liquid reduces to a glaze, about 1 hour.
• For the turkey burgers: In a bowl, combine the ground turkey, salt and pepper and mix well. Form the mixture into 6 patties.
• Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add 1 tablespoon of the grapeseed oil to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Add 3 of the patties to the pan and cook until the first sides are seared, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until the burgers are cooked completely through, about 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining tablespoon grapeseed oil and the other 3 burgers.
• Butter each of the buns on both sides and toast them in the hot skillet until golden brown.
• Dress each of the bottom halves of the buns with lettuce, tomato, red onion and avocado. Place a burger on top of each dressed bun and top with 2 tablespoons of the jalapeno jam. Finish with a bun top.

JALAPENO TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Remove the seeds from the jalapeno and mince.
• Combine the turkey, egg yolk, jalapeno, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste.
• Form the mixture into four patties.
• Grill the burgers until done, about 8 minutes on each side.
• Serve with shredded Monterrey Jack cheese melted over top on a whole wheat bun, and enjoy!

TURKEY BURGERS WITH JALAPENO CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, soak bread in 1/2 cup milk for 1 minute. Add the garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine flour and remaining milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheese and jalapeno; stir until cheese is melted. Keep warm. , Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. , Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and jalapeno cheese sauce.

JALAPENO-SWISS TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine turkey, onion, salt and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., Place burgers on an oiled grill rack or in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side., Top each burger with 1 slice cheese, jalapeno slices and a second slice of cheese. Grill or broil 1-2 minutes to melt cheese. Serve on buns; top as desired.