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Home » BBQ Recipes » South of the Border Turkey Burger

South of the Border Turkey Burger

Published: May 5, 2015 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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South of the Border Turkey Burger

These delicious South of the Border Turkey Burgers can be grilled on a hot grill or cooked in a skillet.

Close up photo of a southwestern style turkey burger on a bun with melted cheese, lettuce and tomato
Southwestern Style Turkey Burger

I made these South of the Border Turkey Burger with a pound of organic ground turkey meat. I loved them.

I have to tell you that these are some of the best turkey burgers I have ever eaten. The turkey burgers were moist and delicious.

I don't eat a lot of beef. I actually prefer a turkey or chicken burger. Turkey is a leaner substitution for a traditional beef burger.

How to make South of the Border Turkey Burgers

These South of the Border Turkey Burgers are packed full of flavor from all the delicious ingredients mixed in with the ground turkey meat. Red sweet Bell Peppers, banana peppers, garlic, onions, fresh yellow corn kernels, black beans and chunks of pepper jack cheese are all ingredients that make me think of Mexican or Tex Mex food.

Add some cumin and cook them on the grill and these South of the Border Turkey Burgers are going to rock your world this summer.

Homemade Turkey Burgers photo of the cooked burgers on a platter and above a turkey burger served on a bun with avocado, tomato and lettuce A small cup of Southwestern Mayo beside the burger.

Top your South of the Border Turkey Burger with your favorite burger toppings like lettuce, tomato slices and the South of the Border Mayo I made special just for this turkey burger recipe.

It adds a nice layer of flavor that goes perfect with the flavors of the South of the Border Turkey Burger.

 
The Best Turkey Burger recipe ingredients via flouronmyface.com

Southwestern Mayo

Top the South of the Border Turkey Burgers with a tablespoon of this delicious Southwestern flavored Mayo Recipe.

½ cup mayo
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

In a small bowl mix ½ cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Refrigerate the mayo while making the turkey burgers so the flavors have a chance to come together.

South of the Border Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup diced green and red bell pepper
  • ½ cup fresh corn kernels
  • ½ cup black beans
  • ½ cup diced pepper jack cheese
  • 1 hot banana pepper finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 slices pepper jack cheese
a bowl full of the ingredients needed to mix into ground turkey to make southwestern style turkey burgers
turkey burger ingredients

Directions

  1. Mix the first eleven ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Form 6 large patties.
  3. Grill or cook in a skillet,  until the center of each burger reaches at least 165 degrees F.
  4. Top each turkey burger with a slice of pepper jack cheese.
  5. Cook until cheese is melted.
  6. Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings.

Turkey or Chicken Burger recipes

If you love turkey or chicken burgers you can check out these other burger recipes.

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Chimichurri Turkey Burgers

Chimichurri Turkey Burgers are delicious and a great Fiesta party food.

Chimichurri Turkey Burgers on a festive plate served with black beans

Grilled South of the Border Turkey Burger are packed full of southwestern flavors. Moist and delicious grilled turkey burgers are served with a Southwester Mayo

close up photo of two grilled South of the Border Turkey burgers with melted cheese on top of a rectangle serving platter.
Grilled Turkey Burgers

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South of the Border Turkey Burger

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Grilled South of the Border Turkey Burger are packed full of southwestern flavors. Moist and delicious grilled turkey burgers are served with a Southwester Mayo
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Southwestern
Servings 6 burgers
Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup diced green and red bell pepper
  • ½ cup fresh corn kernels
  • ½ cup black beans
  • ½ cup diced pepper jack cheese
  • 1 hot banana pepper finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 slices pepper jack cheese
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Instructions 

  • Mix the first eleven ingredients in a bowl.
  • Form 6 large patties.
  • Grill or cook in a skillet, until center of each burger reaches at least 165 degrees F.
  • Top each turkey burger with a slice of pepper jack cheese.
  • Cook until cheese is melted.
  • Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1BurgerCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 27gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 649mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 342IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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