“Little Kick” Jalapeno Burgers Recipe

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"Little Kick" Jalapeno Burgers Recipe

 

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Source: Originally published as "Little Kick" Jalapeno Burgers in Healthy Cooking June/July 2009, p14

Recipe type: Grilling

Ingredients

• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons light beer or water
• 2 dashes hot pepper sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
• 3 slices pepper Jack cheese, cut in half
• 6 dinner rolls, split
• 6 tablespoons salsa
• 6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
• 6 tablespoons shredded lettuce

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.
2. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well.
3. Shape into six patties.
4. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
5. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
6. Top with cheese; cover and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
7. Serve on rolls with salsa, sour cream and lettuce.

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