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Turkey burgers alone can sometimes be a bland meal. That’s why I like to spice things up by adding a few of my own ingredients to level up the entire meal. That’s exactly what you do to make my jalapeno turkey burgers — add a few extra ingredients to plain ground turkey and suddenly you have a savory and spicy meal that will not disappoint.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 jalapeno, pickled (see note)
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp cumin

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JALAPENO TURKEY BURGERS

Ingredients:

• 1 jalapeno, pickled (see note)
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp cumin

Instructions:

1. Begin by pickling your jalapeno if preparing on your own. See note below for instructions on how to do so.
2. In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, cilantro, scallions, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, paprika and cumin. Mix well until the mixture is uniform.
3. Heat a large pan on medium-high heat with oil. Form the mix into 4-6 balls, flatten them out, and add them to the pan. Cook for ~7 on each side, checking for doneness.
4. Remove burger patties from heat and top with any sauces, cheeses or topping you like and enjoy. Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Note: To prepare your own pickled jalapeno, bring 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp salt to a boil in a small pot. Slice jalapeno into small disks, reduce heat to low and add to pot. Let sit in pot for at least 15 minutes, then transfer water and jalapenos to a jar.

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