Grilled Green Chile Turkey Burgers

Canned green chilies and fresh jalapeno pepper add quite a kick to these easy grilled turkey burgers topped with Monterey Jack cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 (4 ounce) can mild chopped green chilies
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup minced sweet onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Combine turkey, onion, chilies, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; gently mix until combined. Form into four 1/4-pound burgers.

Step 3

Cook on the preheated grill until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 4

Remove from the heat, add Monterey Jack cheese slices, and tent with aluminum foil until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.