“Little Kick” Jalapeno Burgers

Name: “Little Kick” Jalapeno Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons light beer or water; 2 dashes hot pepper sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey; 3 slices pepper jack cheese, cut in half; 6 dinner rolls, split; 6 tablespoons salsa; 6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream; 6 tablespoons shredded lettuce

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8 Reviews

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Dawn Dhooghe, Concord, North Carolina

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Oct. 13, 2022

I lightened up one of my husband's favorite jalapeno burger recipes, and although the original was good, we actually like this better! —Dawn Dhooghe, Concord, North Carolina

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Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

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“Little Kick” Jalapeno Burgers

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:5 min

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Ingredients

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons light beer or water
2 dashes hot pepper sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
3 slices pepper jack cheese, cut in half
6 dinner rolls, split
6 tablespoons salsa
6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
6 tablespoons shredded lettuce

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties.

2
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
3
Top with cheese; cover and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on rolls with salsa, sour cream and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 254 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 471mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.