Spicy Southwest-Style Turkey Burgers
Spicy Southwest-Style Turkey Burgers balance juicy, well-seasoned turkey patties with a kick of jalapeño, smoky chili powder, and cumin. Toasted whole-wheat buns add nutty warmth, while creamy guacamole and bright salsa bring cool contrast. Perfect for a casual dinner or weekend cookout when you want bold flavors and a satisfying bite.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Southwest-Style Turkey Burgers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the turkey, eggs, onion, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons oil, jalapenos, Worcestershire, mustard, paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a bowl. Shape the mixture into 8 patties. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat the remaining olive oil in a saute pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add the patties to the hot pan and cover partially to retain moisture, but not so much that the patties braise (boil). Cook until browned and halfway done, about 4 minutes. Continue cooking until no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 3 minutes more.
- 3
Serve the patties on toasted buns with guacamole and salsa.
- Calories 402.32 kcal High 20%
- Protein 37.37 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 42.35 g 15%
- Total Fat 9.74 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.0 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 150.16 mg High 50%
- Sodium 803.11 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 3.21 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.06 g --
- Added Sugars 3.17 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 71.6 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.88 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 181.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 45.27 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 5.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Southwest Style Turkey Burgers is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chili Powder, and Cooked Turkey. Each serving provides about 402.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Southwest-Style Turkey Burgers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chili Powder, Cooked Turkey, Diced Jalapeño Peppers. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Southwest-Style Turkey Burgers?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 402.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Southwest-Style Turkey Burgers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Spicy Southwest-Style Turkey Burgers healthy?
- Spicy Southwest-Style Turkey Burgers has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 402.32 calories and 37.37 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 803.11 mg (35% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.0 g (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.17 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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