Southwest Turkey Burgers On The Grill are EASY to make and result in juicy burgers that are chock full of flavor. No dry, bland turkey in these burgers! These are healthy gluten-free, low-carb, and keto turkey burgers that your whole family will love.
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❤️ Southwestern Turkey Burger Recipe
Tender and Juicy Burgers
These burgers are tender and juicy - not dry and flavorless like previous turkey burgers I've had.
That's actually the reason I created this recipe - I had eaten a turkey burger in a restaurant that was so dry and bland, I KNEW I could do better! 🙂
The secret to the moisture of these burgers is the sauteed peppers, onions, olive oil, and the 80/20 ground turkey.
Full of Flavor
One of my favorite burgers! This turkey burger recipe has a fantastic amount of Southwestern flavor. My favorite way to eat these is with homemade guacamole - oh YUM.
If you like to spice things up a bit, you could top with pepper jack cheese, maybe even grill some peppers and onion to top the burger with some hot sauce.
Grill or Stovetop
Suppose you don't have a grill, no problem. You are basically cooking the burgers over medium heat for approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they reach the appropriate temperature.
That's it! Follow the stovetop cooking instruction below.
Low Carb and Keto Burgers
These are the perfect low carb and keto turkey burgers - they're full of flavor and are immensely satisfying.
I love these keto turkey burgers served on lettuce, or a chaffle. When making your chaffle you can use grated pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar for even more flavor.
Ways to increase healthy fat: use a keto-friendly mayonnaise, serve with slices of avocado, add more cheese, serve on a chaffle, or with guacamole.
20.7 g fat | 1.5 g net carbs | 24 g protein
How To Serve
There are quite a few different ways to serve Southwest turkey burgers and even more options for what to serve with them. Here are some ideas:
- Serve over lettuce, on a chaffle, or a hamburger bun (if not following low carb or keto)
- My favorite way to make this burger is on a bun (not keto) or chaffle (for keto turkey burgers), with mayonnaise that has a little chipotle sauce mixed in topped with a slice of cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, and a large serving of fresh guacamole. Oh my.
- If you're looking for tasty side dish suggestions, here are my suggestions: Layered Salad, Herb Marinated BBQ Vegetables, or Baked Zucchini Casserole With Cheese
Ingredients and Tools
Here are the ingredients and tools you'll need to make these delicious low carb and keto turkey burgers:
Ingredients
- Olive Oil
- Yellow Onion
- Bell Pepper - any color
- Ground Turkey - use 80/20
- Egg
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Oregano
- Salt - kosher salt is my favorite type to use in most cooking
- Ground Black Pepper
Tools
- Grill - or skillet if doing stovetop method
- Nonstick foil - or regular foil sprayed with nonstick spray
- Parchment paper
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Chefs knife
- Cutting board
Instructions
Instructions are provided for both grilling and cooking on your stovetop.
Instructions for Grilling
Making Southwestern turkey burgers on the grill is easy! Here's how:
Saute Vegetables
In a small skillet with 1 tbsp of the olive oil, saute onions and bell pepper over medium-high heat until soft. Set aside and let cool.
Make Burger Patties
Add ground turkey, onion and pepper mixture, egg, remaining olive oil, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
Cut parchment paper or foil into four squares so that each formed burger will fit. Spray the pieces with nonstick spray and set them aside.
Form 4 burgers that are 1/2" thick, pressing mixture together as firmly as you can. Note: the mixture will be soft and sticky.
Lay each burger on the parchment pieces and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove burgers from the refrigerator about 5 minutes before cooking.
Grill Burgers
Preheat grill on high heat 450 to 500 degrees. Set a heavy-duty piece of foil that has been pierced with holes and sprayed with nonstick spray.
Peel the burgers from the parchment pieces and place them on the foil—grill for 4 minutes.
Flip and cook an additional 4 to 6 minutes, or until the burger temperature reaches 160 degrees—set burgers on a plate and cover with foil.
Let rest 3 to 5 minutes until burger temperature reaches 165F.
Stovetop Instructions
Here's how to make these healthy low carb and keto turkey burgers on your stovetop:
Saute Vegetables
In a small skillet with 1 tbsp of the olive oil, saute onions and bell pepper over medium-high heat until soft. Set aside and let cool.
Make Burger Patties
Add ground turkey, onion and pepper mixture, egg, remaining olive oil, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
Cut parchment paper or foil into four squares so that each formed burger will fit. Spray the pieces with nonstick spray and set them aside.
Form 4 burgers that are 1/2" thick, pressing mixture together as firmly as you can. Note: the mixture will be soft and sticky.
Lay each burger on the parchment pieces and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove burgers from the refrigerator about 5 minutes before cooking.
Cook Burgers
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add burgers and cook for 5 minutes.
Turn over and cook an additional 4 to 6 minutes or until the burger's internal temperature reaches 160 degrees—set burgers on a plate and cover with foil.
Let rest 3 to 5 minutes until burger temperature reaches 165F.
Top Tips
- The burger mixture will be soft and sticky - this is normal. Cut 4 pieces of parchment paper, nonstick foil, or foil sprayed with nonstick spray. Place the formed burgers on the parchment pieces. This makes placing on the grill super easy! This makes placing the burgers on the grill super easy! Simply remove the paper and place the burgers on the grill!
- Use a piece nonstick foil that has been pierced with holes, to cook the burgers on the grill. (I like to use the heavy-duty nonstick foil.)
- Don't squish or smoosh the burgers while grilling, this removes the moisture - you don't want dry burgers.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to test doneness. Cook the burgers until they reach 160 degrees. Watch them carefully as they start to heat up on grill, the temperature goes up QUICKLY. After cooking, set burgers on a plate or platter and cover with foil for 5 minutes. The temperature of the burgers will continue to increase to 165 (the USDA recommended safe temperature) and the juices will be preserved.
- If using a skillet make sure it has been spray with a nonstick spray, or use a nonstick skillet.
Questions
What temperature should ground turkey be cooked to?
165F. Ground turkey should be cooked to 165 degrees F.
How long to cook turkey burgers on the grill?
The answer to this does depend on the thickness of the turkey burger, however but for this turkey burger recipe, they should be cooked for approximately 9 to 11 minutes (flipping halfway) or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Are turkey burgers keto?
Yes, these are keto turkey burgers and have only 20.7 g fat, 1.5 g net carbs, and 24 g protein.
If you wish to increase healthy fat, add more cheese, use a keto-friendly mayonnaise or a Southwestern sauce, serve on a chaffle, add avocado slices or guacamole. Hope you enjoy!
How long will these burgers keep?
If cooked and stored in an air-tight container, these burgers will keep for up to 4 days.
Can I freeze turkey burgers?
Yes, absolutely. You can freeze turkey burgers. Cool the burgers and separate each patty with a piece of parchment paper, wax paper, or foil. Place in a freezer-safe plastic bag or air-tight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
More Burger Recipes
- Peanut Butter Burger with Bacon
- Buffalo Chicken Burgers (Low Carb Keto Burgers)
- The Best Greek Burger (Gyro Burger)
- Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef
- Copycat "Big Mac" Sauce Recipe (Sugar Free & Keto)
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Southwest Turkey Burgers On The Grill
Southwest Turkey Burgers On The Grill Recipe are EASY and result in juicy burgers that are chock full of flavor. No dry bland turkey in these burgers! A healthy recipe that your whole family will love. These turkey burgers are low carb, sugar-free, gluten-free, and keto.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup onions, finely diced
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, any color, finely diced
- 1 lb ground turkey (80/20)
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a small skillet with 1 tbsp of the olive oil, saute onions and bell pepper over medium-high heat until soft. Set aside and let cool.
- In a large bowl add ground turkey, onion and pepper mixture, egg, remaining olive oil, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cut parchment paper or foil into 4 squares large enough to fit a formed burger. Spray the pieces with nonstick spray and set aside.
- Form 4 1/2" thick, burgers pressing together as firmly as you can. (Note: the mixture will be soft and sticky.) Lay each burger on the parchment pieces and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove burgers from the refrigerator about 5 minutes before grilling.
- Preheat grill to high heat 450 to 500 degrees. Set a heavy-duty piece of foil, that has been pierced with holes and sprayed with nonstick spray, on the grill. Peel the burgers from the parchment pieces and place on the foil.
- Grill for 4 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 4 to 6 minutes, or until the burger temperature reaches 160 degrees. Set burgers on a plate and cover with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes until the burgers reach 165F.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 burgerAmount Per Serving: Calories: 287Total Fat: 20.7gCholesterol: 124.7mgSodium: 114.2mgCarbohydrates: 2.3gNet Carbohydrates: 1.5gFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.9gProtein: 24.3g
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Sandi says
You never said what to do with the other 2 T of olive oil. I’m guessing an alternative to the nonstick spray - or it it supposed to go in the burgers?
Kori says
Hello, the remaining 2 tablespoon goes in the patty with the turkey, egg, and seasoning. Thank you! Hope you enjoy the turkey burgers. Just made these again a few nights ago 🙂