Jalapeño Turkey Burger
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb ground turkey
- 1 small red onion diced small
- 2 T freshly chopped cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
- ½ t smoky paprika
- 1 T fresh lime juice
- 3 slices turkey bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ t salt kosher preferred
- ¼ black pepper freshly ground
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 4 whole wheat sandwich buns
- Optional toppings: guacamole tomatoes, lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- In a large bowl, using your hands, combine turkey, onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, paprika, lime juice, bacon, salt and pepper. Evenly portion meat into 4 large patties.
- Place burgers onto grill, reduce heat to medium low and close cover. Cook 6-8 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165.
- Add cheese to burgers during last minute of cooking.
- Serve on whole wheat buns topped with guacamole or topping of choice.