Quick Stuffed Cheesy Jalapeño Turkey Burger
Ingredients for 4 burger patties
Substitution
Note
- 1 lb 93% ground turkey
- 1 jalapeno, chopped and partial seeds removed for spiciness
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (from a taco seasoning packet)
- SUBSTITUTION:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (or more/less to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- SUBSTITUTION:
- 41g cheese OR 2 sticks of strong cheese (I used cheddar & mozzarella swirl string cheese)
- Burger Garnish
- whole wheat bun OR Romaine lettuce leaves
- lettuce
- tomato
- onion
- mayo OR fresh avocado
STEPS
Step 1
Fire up your grill!
Step 2
In a bowl, mix together turkey, seasoning and chopped jalapeño. Evenly divide the meat into 4 large balls and set aside.
Step 3
Slice each piece of string cheese down the middle, and then in half. This should create 4 pieces of cheese for every stick of string cheese, so 8 pieces total.
Step 4
Take one of the balls of meat and divide it in half. Form a patty in your hand, then place 2 of the chopped pieces of string cheese in the center of the patty and cover it up using the remaining meat. Repeat.
Step 5
Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 10 – 12 minutes, flipping them halfway through. The meat should be brown and there should be NO visible pink pieces. (Note: you can also cook these on a nonstick skillet using a little spray olive oil.)
Step 6
Build and garnish your burger and enjoy!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!
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