Jalapeno Turkey Burger with slaw on top.

Jalapeno Turkey Burger

Sherri Holzer of Simply Sherri
A blend of flavors that will get your taste buds tingling. These burgers are juicy and mouth-watering, made with extra lean ground turkey, smoked paprika, chili powder, and jalapeño peppers.
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Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound extra lean ground turkey
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper, finely chopped and seeds removed for less heat
  • cup red onion, grated and drained of excess water
  • sea salt & black pepper, to taste
  • cups coleslaw mix
  • cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 8 whole wheat buns, toasted

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add 1 pound ground turkey, 1 whisked egg, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 finely chopped jalapeño, and ⅓ cup grated red onion. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into even patties.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Add the patties to the grill and cook 6 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  • In a bowl, add 1¼ cups coleslaw, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Combine well.
  • Divide the burgers onto buns and top with coleslaw mixture.

Enjoy!

    About the Author

    Sherri Holzer is a food strategist, cooking instructor, and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She helps busy, successful women simplify their path to health & nutrition through one-on-one mentorship. Her mission is to show them how to use food for self-care, in all facets of life – love, happiness and health.
    The foundation of Simply Sherri is encompassed in its motto, “Simply, your best, one meal at a time.” This motto means more than just the power of healthy-eating and nurturing your body, it is rather an all-encompassing practice applying to all facets of living your best life, one-step, one-meal, one-day – at a time.