Mexican Turkey Burgers

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Inspired by Mexican tortillas, American burgers, and delicious breadcrumb coatings, I created this recipe. The whole family loves it, and whoever gets this recipe in hand passes it on. So I thought it was time to share it with you.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mexican Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion

finely chopped

1 medium green bell pepper

finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 cup salsa

1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn

drained

1 pound ground turkey

1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

⅓ cup dry bread crumbs

6 (10 inch) flour tortillas

6 tablespoons sour cream

2 cups shredded lettuce

Southwestern Egg Rolls

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat a medium baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute the onion green pepper and garlic 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

Step 3

In a small bowl mix the salsa and 1/2 the corn. In a large bowl mix the onion mixture with the turkey taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons of the salsa mixture. Divide into 6 patties and press into the breadcrumbs to lightly coat on all sides. Arrange coated patties in the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Bake the patties 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Drain any liquid from the dish turn patties and spread with the remaining salsa mixture. Continue baking 10 minutes to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

Step 5

Warm the tortillas in the microwave about 30 seconds on High. Wrap the cooked turkey patties in the warmed tortillas with sour cream and lettuce. Sprinkle with remaining corn to serve.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Turkey Burgers

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 508.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.2g 50%

Carbohydrates: 64.5g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 5.4g 21%

Sugars: 7.8g

Fat: 17.5g 27%

Saturated Fat: 5.2g 26%

Cholesterol: 62.2mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 417.1IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.7mg 83%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 19.6mg 33%

Folate: 127.8mcg 32%

Calcium: 158.2mg 16%

Iron: 4.6mg 26%

Magnesium: 55.2mg 20%

Potassium: 604.6mg 17%

Sodium: 1445.2mg 58%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 52%

Calories From Fat: 157.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.