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A spicy jalapeno black pepper turkey burger topped with tomato, lettuce, sliced jalapenos, and a spicy mayo spread on a blue plate with sweet potato fries.
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Spicy Jalapeno Black Pepper Turkey Burger

A spicy jalapeno black pepper turkey burger made with fresh jalapenos, lots of cracked black pepper, topped with more jalapenos & an easy spicy mayo spread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 453kcal
Author: Jade Jones

Ingredients

For the Burger Patty

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 4 jalapenos chopped
  • 1 Tbsp coarse grind pepper

For the Spicy Mayo

  • 1 tsp El Yucateco hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayo

Additional Toppings

  • 4 leaves lettuce
  • 3 jalapenos sliced
  • 1 heirloom tomato sliced
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped jalapenos, and coarse grind pepper.  Gently mix and form into four patties.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat on the stove top. Cook for 5 minutes on each side.  Check with a meat thermometer for an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • For the spicy mayo spread, in a small bowl combine the mayo and Mexican hot sauce. 
  • Spread spicy mayo on the bun, add burger, and top with lettuce, tomato, and sliced jalapenos.