Jalapeno Cheddar Turkey Burgers

This turkey recipe, Jalapeno Cheddar Turkey Burgers, leans on ground turkey, finely diced onion and finely chopped fresh cilantro. It makes 6 burgers and takes about 22 minutes.

• Yield 6 burgers
• Ready in 22 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 12 minutes

Ingredients

Burgers

• 2 pounds ground turkey
• ½ cup finely diced onion , white, red or yellow
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves , finely minced
• 1 medium jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika , sweet or smoked
• Juice of 1/2 lime , about 1/2 tablespoon or so
• ½ to 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

For Serving

• 6 soft hamburger buns
• Guacamole
• Sliced cheddar or Monterey Jack
• Tomatoes
• Lettuce

Instructions

1. Heat a charcoal, gas or pellet grill to medium-high. If needed, oil the grates to keep the burgers from sticking.
2. In a large bowl, mix all of the burger ingredients together until well combined.
3. Shape the meat mixture into about 6 burger patties (you can do more or less than this depending on what size you want them and/or how big the buns are that you'll be serving them with).
4. Grill the turkey burgers for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the burgers reads 165 degrees F.
5. Remove from the grill, tent with foil, and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve on buns with guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese slices, etc.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.