Southwest Turkey Burgers On The Grill

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.

They're Healthy

These are the perfect high protein, low carb and keto turkey burgers - they're full of flavor and are immensely satisfying.

If you're following a keto plan, these are wonderful served on a chaffle. When making your chaffle you can use grated pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar for even more flavor.

Ingredients

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

FAQs

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.

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