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Fiesta Turkey Burgers

By: Kathryn Doherty | Last Updated: Mar 6, 2025 | Published: May 24, 2018
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Fiesta turkey burgers have just 4 basic ingredients but create a little flavor explosion in your mouth! Add your favorite taco toppings and dig into these juicy, fun and delicious burgers!A turkey burger served over lettuce and tomato on a bun with melted cheese, pico de gallo and pickled jalapenos on top plus chips in the background.

We are inching closer and closer to the long holiday weekend and I am OH SO READY!

We don't have any big plans - hopefully head to the pool a couple of days, grill out a lot, maybe get together with some neighbor friends, have a movie night with the kiddos, etc. - but I just love that a long weekend is stretched out in front of me.

Today we continue to celebrate my undying love for burgers. Non-beef burgers that is.

Surely you remember my BBQ chicken burgers, cheddar chicken burgers and my zucchini turkey burgers. Or maybe you adore my BBQ turkey burgers, Greek turkey burgers with tzatziki sauce or my spicy pork burgers with mango salsa. ❤️❤️

(Don’t even get me started on veggie burgers and how much I adore those.)

And today’s fiesta turkey burgers combine my love of all things taco with my love of turkey burgers.

A turkey burger with melty cheese on top served over shredded lettuce and a tomato slice with pico de gallo and pickled jalapenos on top.

Oh, and my love of toppings because there are endless options here!

Basically, these create a little flavor explosion in your mouth, which is pretty impressive since they have just 4 basic ingredients!

That’s some winning summer fun in my book!

Juicy turkey burgers with taco seasoning and melted cheese on the inside, plus all your favorite taco toppings that you can pile on top: more cheese, pico de gallo or salsa, avocado or guacamole, sour cream or Greek yogurt - you name it!

And I do name it - see the notes below and the recipe card for my full menu of topping ideas. Pick your very favorites or go crazy and load up with all of them. The more the merrier, right?

You might also want to check out these fun, customizable turkey burger salad bowls for more burger deliciousness.

Fiesta turkey burgers cooked in a large pan with melted cheese on top and a blue towel nearby Fiesta turkey burger with melted cheese on a bun with shredded lettuce and tomato

All together, these fun and festive burgers are sure to be a new favorite. ❤️

Now, a few tips and substitutions on making these.

Notes on fiesta turkey burgers:

  • I use ground turkey (93% lean) but you could substitute ground chicken or ground beef if you prefer.
  • I use homemade taco seasoning but you could substitute store-bought.
  • You know I love me some toppings! Here’s a few ideas to get you started: Melted cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (or Pepper Jack), shredded lettuce, pico de gallo and/or salsa and/or sliced tomatoes, pickled jalapeno slices, pickled red onions, sour cream or Greek yogurt, sliced avocado or guacamole, crushed tortilla chips.
  • You can serve these turkey burgers in a regular bun or make a lettuce wrap if you want to be low-carb (and/or gluten-free).

Overhead shot of fiesta turkey burger on a bun on a white plate with toppings and bowls nearby of pico de gallo and tortilla chips

Need a few sides to round out your meal?

These fiesta turkey burgers go great with confetti brown rice or roasted potatoes, a side salad or easy summer salad with blueberries and would be great with my easy, foolproof corn-on-the-cob. And this creamy avocado salad would be a great pairing, too.

Last thing: I'm taking Monday off for the Memorial Day weekend but I'll be back next Thursday with a new recipe. Have a wonderful holiday weekend if you're in the U.S!

XO,

Kathryn

A turkey burger served over lettuce and tomato on a bun with melted cheese, pico de gallo and pickled jalapenos on top plus chips in the background.
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Fiesta turkey burgers

Fiesta turkey burgers have just 4 basic ingredients but create a little flavor explosion in your mouth!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.3 lbs. ground turkey (I use 93% lean)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil, for cooking

For serving:

  • Burger buns or lettuce for lettuce wraps

Optional toppings:

  • Melted cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (or Pepper Jack), shredded lettuce, pico de gallo and/or salsa and/or sliced tomatoes, pickled jalapeno slices, pickled red onions, sour cream or Greek yogurt, sliced avocado or guacamole, crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine turkey, garlic, taco seasoning and shredded cheese and mix until just combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties. (I make mine just under an inch thick.)
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add oil.
  • Add burgers to pan and cook over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until done, about 5-6 minutes more. If you are adding sliced cheese to your burgers, you can do that when you flip them, so it melts.
  • Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Then add desired toppings and enjoy!

Notes

I use ground turkey (93% lean) but you could substitute ground chicken or ground beef if you prefer.
I use homemade taco seasoning but you could substitute store-bought.
You can serve these turkey burgers in a regular bun or make a lettuce wrap if you want to be low-carb (and/or gluten-free).

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Fat: 27g
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Close up of a turkey burger served over lettuce and tomato on a bun with melted cheese, pico de gallo and pickled jalapenos on top.

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  1. Christie

    May 27, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    I'm digging those jalapenos on top of that turkey burger. I'd definitely order that!

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    • Kathryn

      May 28, 2018 at 1:38 pm

      I love the extra kick they add! Hope you give this recipe a try Christie! 😊

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