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Ingredients
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- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 pounds (32 oz) 93% lean ground turkey*
- optional: 6 slices pepper jack cheese
- for serving: hamburger buns, sliced jalapeño, spicy mayo, guacamole, tomato, lettuce, etc.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, pepper jack cheese, onion, garlic, cilantro, jalapeño, Worcestershire sauce, salt, smoked paprika, cumin, and black pepper.
- Add the ground turkey and mix gently until fully combined. Form the mixture into 6 patties, about 1/2 cup each, and make a slight indentation in the center of each patty.
- Place the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours to help maintain their shape.
- Preheat the grill to high and grease the grates with vegetable oil. Grill the cold patties for 5 minutes with the lid closed, then flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- If desired, add cheese during the last 30 seconds of grilling.
- Serve the burgers on hamburger buns with your choice of toppings, such as jalapeños, spicy mayo, guacamole, tomato, and lettuce.
- Store any leftover burgers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Chilling the patties before grilling enhances their flavor and helps them maintain shape during cooking.
For meal prep, these can be frozen for up to 3 months; just remember to thaw before grilling.
Customize toppings based on preference for a unique twist every time.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg