4.9 from 30 votes
Tex-Mex Turkey Burger Recipe
Say "goodbye" to plain old burgers and make these delicious, mouth-watering Tex-Mex turkey burgers. Every bit as delicious as your typical burger with a mildly spicy blend of seasonings, avocado, and pepperjack cheese.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 486 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 avocados mashed
- juice of ½ lime
- 4 pepperjack cheese slices
- ½ cup light Mayo or sour cream
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 4 hamburger buns
Tex Mex Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare the guacamole by stirring together mashed avocado and lime juice, and adding salt to taste. Set aside.
- Stir together the spices for the Tex-Mex Seasoning. Divide in half.
- Stir together mayo (or sour cream) and half of Tex-Mex Seasoning. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine ground turkey and remaining half of the Tex-Mex Seasoning. Mix well by hand, then form into 4 equal-sized patties.
- Grill burger patties for about 6 minutes on each side over medium heat til browned and cooked through.
- Top each patty with a slice of cheese, cover the grill and allow the cheese to get melty (about 1-2 minutes).
- Assemble turkey burgers by slathering mayo sauce on the bottom bun, then top with the turkey burger patty, followed by a big dollop of guacamole, some shredded lettuce, and the top of the bun. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Turkey burger patties: you will want to make your hamburger patties about the same width as your hamburger buns. If using pre-formed patties, simply rub the Tex-Mex Seasoning into both sides of the patty rather than mixing it into the ground turkey.
- Cheese swaps: provolone or colbyjack cheese also go great with this burger!
- Make ahead: the burger patties and Tex-Mex sauce can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time and chilled. (The guacamole should be made immediately before serving.)
Nutrition Information
Calories
486kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
1087mg
(45%)
Potassium
930mg
(27%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
433IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 486kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1087mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 930mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 433IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.