Fajita Style Mexican Burgers [+Video]
Bring the flavors of Mexico to your next barbecue with these fajita style Mexican burgers. Packed with spices and topped with all your favorite fajita fixings, these turkey burgers are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
I’m kind of in love with this turkey burger. I hardly ever eat fajitas, it’s just not a dish that I think about. But I needed something super delicious and comforting and Fajita Mexican Burgers is what happened.
Clearly, based on how over the top this burger is, I was needing comfort. This Mexican turkey burger is unbelievably good. Piled high with sauteed peppers, onions and gooey, colby jack cheese, you’ll be sure to forget all of your problemos.
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Ingredients for Fajita Mexican Burger Recipe
The ground turkey is spiced up with a few favorite Mexican seasonings, diced green chiles, and fresh cilantro. I wish I could explain just how moist and flavorful these are. Here is everything you’ll need:
- Lean Ground Turkey
- Fajita Seasoning
- If you want to make your own fajita seasoning, we’ve included a recipe in the recipe card below. You will need: Ground Cumin, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder and Onion Powder
- Diced Green Chiles
- Cilantro
- Salt and Pepper
- Sweet Onion
- Green Bell Pepper
- Orange Bell Pepper
- Buns
- Colby Jack Cheese
Sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Water
- Lime Juice
- Chili Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Salt
The measurements and details for all of the ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.
I want to challenge each of you to make this recipe, or another favorite from the site, and then hold your own family night. Turn the phones off, and just concentrate on being together. Don’t forget what it’s like to be a kid yourself. Listen to what your little ones have to say and enjoy time together. I can’t wait to hear what you make and do together!
How to Make Fajita Style Mexican Burgers
These turkey burgers are a mashup between delicious fajitas and a burger. You will sauté peppers and onions and grill seasoned turkey burger patties and then combine them on a toasted bun. Here is a step-by-step guide for making these bold burgers:
- Sauté: Drizzle a little oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and then add the onions and peppers when the oil is shimmering. Stir to coat the vegetables in the oil.
- Cook: Reduce the heat to medium low and let peppers and onions cook for 15-20 minutes until tender and the onions are translucent and starting to caramelize. Remove the skillet from the heat and move the peppers and onions to a plate and set aside.
- Prep: Heat the grill to medium-high heat and grease the grill with oil or cooking spray.
- Mix: Add the ground turkey, fajita (or taco) seasoning, diced green chiles and cilantro to a bowl and mix to combine. Then form each patty making a small indentation in the center of each patty.
- Grill: Place the burgers on the grill and season each patty with salt and pepper. Cook on each side for 3-4 minutes.
- Melt: Place the skillet back on the burner and place a pile of cheese (about 1/2 cup) in the center of the pan. When it is good and melted, pile onions and pepper on top of the cheese and then scoop it all up and place on top of the cooked patty.
- Assemble: Put a patty on each toasted bottom bun, top with a pile of the cheesy peppers and onions and spread some of the sauce mixture (see next section) on the toasted top bun. Eat immediately!
- PRO TIP: Adding a few slices of avocado would be a great addition!
Sauce
- Whisk: Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk everything together.
All of the instructions for making these Mexican burgers can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Are Fajitas Made With Beef?
Fajitas are typically made with grilled strips of beef skirt steak with onions and bell peppers, and served sizzling hot with fresh tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. Check out our steak fajitas recipe!
Fajitas can be made with chicken, or they can be vegetarian, with no meat at all. We have a stellar chicken fajitas recipe on the blog too!
Is Lean Ground Turkey Healthier Than Lean Ground Beef?
Ground turkey is usually considered to be more healthy than ground beef. But, it really depends on the amount of fat in the ground meat. Lean ground turkey will be more dry so take that into consideration when you decide the fat content of your ground turkey.
Light meat turkey is leaner than dark meat turkey. Light meat turkey will always be leaner than dark meat turkey and beef.
What is the Difference Between Green and Red Bell Peppers?
The difference between green and red bell peppers is really just the ripeness. Red peppers are just green peppers that have been left to ripen more. The more color in the pepper, the sweeter it is. Yellow is sweeter than green, orange is sweeter than yellow, red is the sweetest.
Can Turkey Mexican Burgers Be Pink?
Turkey burgers should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Turkey can remain pink even after cooking to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 °F.
What to Serve with Fajita Mexican Burgers
If you want to go with the burger angle, some hot french fries are always a great side dish for burgers. If you want to take it down the Mexican food route, then here are some of our favorite side dishes:
Storage Tips
Once a fajita turkey burger is completely assembled, it won’t keep very well. If you want to store just the patties and peppers and onions, store them in separate airtight containers in the fridge. They will keep for up to 5 days. You can reheat them in the microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop. Assemble the burgers with all the toppings fresh.
If you have leftover sauce, it will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Add some delicious Mexican flair to your burgers with this fajita-style recipe. Perfect for a summer BBQ or anytime you’re craving a tasty twist on a classic dish.
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Fajita Style Mexican Burgers
Description
Bring the flavors of Mexico to your next barbecue with these fajita style Mexican burgers. Packed with spices and topped with all your favorite fajita fixings, these burgers are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Course America’s Best 4th of July Desserts, Recipes and Sides, Top 10 Delicious Easy Hamburger Recipes
Keyword beef, burger, fajita, main dish, peppers
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 361kcal
Author Sweet Basil
Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat.
Drizzle in a little oil, enough to coat the bottom of the pan, and throw in your onions and peppers as soon as the oil begins to shimmer.
1 Green Bell Pepper, 1 Orange Bell Pepper, 1/2 Sweet Onion
Toss the veggies once to mix everything and distribute the oil.
Turn the heat down to medium low and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender and the onions are translucent and beginning to caramelize.
Remove from the heat.
Heat the grill to medium-high heat, and make sure the grill is well greased so the burgers don’t stick. (You can totally use a grill pan in the house which is what we did the second time around, and it worked perfectly).
Add the fajita or taco seasoning, diced green chiles and cilantro to the ground turkey in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Pat out each patty, leaving a small indentation in the center to promote even cooking.
1 Package Lean Ground Turkey, 1 ½-2 Tablespoon Fajita Seasoning, 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder, 3/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1/4 Cup Diced Green Chiles, 2 Tablespoons Cilantro
Place the burger on the grill, season the other side and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
Salt and Pepper
Meanwhile, in the skillet where the peppers were, add 1/2 cup shredded cheese over medium heat. Once melty, pile 1/4 of the peppers and onions on top.
2 Cups Colby Jack Cheese
Spread sauce on a toasted bun, top with burger and then pour the cheese and peppers over the burger. Eat immediately!
4 Buns
Sauce
In a bowl whisk together all ingredients and set aside.
1/2 Cup Mayonnaise, 1 Tablespoon Water, 1 teaspoon Lime Juice, 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 1 Pinch Salt
left overs can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days
Serving: 1g | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2030IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 380mg | Iron: 3mg
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