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Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers

Juicy, spicy, and packed with flavor, these Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers combine ground turkey, curry spices, and jalapeños for a mouthwatering fusion meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Turkey Patties
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 jalapeño finely diced
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Curry-Lime Sauce
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp honey
  • 1 pinch salt
Slaw
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 0.5 cup carrots shredded
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Prepare the slaw by combining cabbage, carrots, cilantro, lime juice, and mayonnaise. Season and chill.
  2. Whisk together all ingredients for the curry-lime sauce and set aside.
  3. Mix ground turkey with jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, breadcrumbs, mayo, curry powder, cumin, salt, and lime juice. Form into 4 patties.
  4. Cook patties in skillet with olive oil, 4–5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Toast buns and spread curry-lime sauce on each side.
  6. Assemble burgers with patty, cheese, slaw, and cilantro. Serve hot.

Notes

Add more curry or jalapeño for extra heat. Great with sweet potato fries.