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Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers

Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: Mexican
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap
 
Occasion: Superbowl
 
Preparation Method: Saute
 
Product Type: Ground Turkey
 
Dish Type: Burger
 







1-1/4 Pounds GROUND TURKEY
3/4 Cup crushed baked tortilla chips
1/4 Cup sliced scallions
1 Large egg, slightly beaten
1 Teaspoon minced garlic
1 Teaspoon chili powder
1 Teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 Teaspoon salt
2 Teaspoons oil
4 Medium Kaiser buns
4 Medium lettuce leaves, washed, drained and chilled
1/4 Cup reduced fat sour cream
1 Tablespoon minced scallions
As needed pickles and peppers
 
  1. Mix turkey, chips, scallions, ˝ cup cold water, egg, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt in a large bowl until very well blended. Shape into 4 burgers.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté burgers, 12 to 15 minutes, turning once. Cook until turkey is no longer pink at center and the internal temperature registers 165°F on a meat thermometer inserted from side to middle.
  3. Meanwhile mix sour cream with minced scallions.
  4. Serve burgers on buns with lettuce. Top with 1 tablespoon sour cream mixture. Serve with pickles and peppers.

Recipe Source: Woman's Day

Nutrition Facts
Calories 434  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g
Cholesterol 157mg
Sodium 632mg
Total Carbohydrate 36g
Protein 32g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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