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Green Chili Turkey Burgers

May 1, 201732 Comments Affiliate Links

These 7-ingredient Green Chili Turkey Burgers are a super popular paleo recipe. Made with ground turkey, green chiles, cilantro, onion, cumin, chili powder, and salt, my loaded paleo burgers are stuffed with spicy goodness! Better yet, they are an absolute cinch to throw together.

One of our favorite paleo dinners is Green Chili Turkey Burgers served with my No Potato Salad, and Bubby’s Cucumber Salad. We make the burgers on the grill during the summer, and fry them up in a pan when we have cold weather.

Print Recipe
Green Chili Turkey Burgers
Serves:4
Ingredients
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles, drained
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • ½ cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl combine turkey, chiles, cilantro, onion, cumin, chili powder, and salt
  2. Form into 8 patties
  3. Grill 4-5 minutes per side
  4. Serve

Green Chili Turkey Burgers are based on a recipe created by Mark Sisson called, Fried Eggs Over Green Chili Burgers.

Here are some of my other easy paleo dinner recipes:

  • Perfect Roast Chicken
  • Meatballs
  • Asian Stir Fry

This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives, I first published this recipe in 2010.

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Comments

  1. Barbara A Hust says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:54 am

    Elana – I do not have ground turkey – could i use ground chicken instead?

    Reply
    • Elana says

      February 26, 2018 at 6:23 pm

      Barbara, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)

      Reply
  2. Tiff says

    December 4, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    Elana I just want to tell you that I have made many of your recipes from this web site and own both of your books. I make at least one of your recipes every week. My husband and I are big fans and are very grateful that you have put in the time and love to create recipes that taste great for “Paleo people.” We never feel deprived anymore! Specifically, we make this turkey burger recipe along with your “no potato” salad and they go great together! Thank you, Elana!

    Reply
    • Elana says

      December 4, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      Tiff, you’re very welcome! I’m so happy you are enjoying my recipes and books :-)

      Reply
  3. Tina says

    August 6, 2017 at 7:14 pm

    Hello!
    I’m not finding nutritional information along with the recipes. Do you list this information somewhere?

    Reply
    • Elana says

      August 7, 2017 at 2:13 pm

      Tina, for more on that please go here:

      https://elanaspantry.com/nutrition-information/

      Enjoy!
      Elana

      Reply
    • Julie Piunti says

      January 22, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      Is there anyway to get the break down of fats, carbs, and protein. I am trying to keep a strict track record.

      Reply
      • Elana says

        January 22, 2018 at 4:49 pm

        Julie, for more on that please go here:

        https://elanaspantry.com/nutrition-information/

        Have a lovely day!
        Elana

        Reply
  4. Dea says

    June 7, 2017 at 1:17 pm

    These have become a staple in our household! So easy and tasty and healthy! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Elana says

      June 7, 2017 at 8:12 pm

      You’re welcome Dea!

      Reply
  5. Amy F. says

    May 12, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    Made these tonight and they were absolutely delicious! My family and I loved these burgers.
    My husband and I ate ours without a bun, and instead smothered them in sauteed veggies and had sweet potato fries on the side.

    Reply
    • Elana says

      May 12, 2017 at 5:07 pm

      Amy, I’m so happy to hear these burgers were absolutely delicious and that you and your family loved them :-)

      Reply
  6. Lucy says

    May 5, 2017 at 8:56 am

    I’m so glad you republished this. I used to make these all the time but, somehow, forgot about them. I will definitely be making them again this week!

    Reply
    • Elana says

      May 5, 2017 at 8:56 pm

      Thanks Lucy! Happy to help :-)

      Reply
  7. Courtney says

    March 19, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    These are delicious. I made them a few weeks ago. Very easy to make, full of flavor, and even taste really good as (cold) leftovers. Thank you, Elena, again for another wonderful recipe.

    Reply
    • Elana says

      March 21, 2017 at 10:00 pm

      Courtney, I’m so glad these burgers were another wonderful recipe of mine that you enjoyed!

      Reply
  8. Sea says

    February 26, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    I’m allergic to turkey. Weird, i know. Substitution suggestions? I love the flavors…

    Reply
    • Elana says

      February 26, 2017 at 8:15 pm

      Sea, it’s so nice to see you here! I hope you are well. Maybe try ground beef. If you do experiment I hope you’ll stop back by and let me know if it worked :-)

      Reply
    • Wendy says

      May 2, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      Ground chicken might be good.

      Reply
  9. Alicia Dalton says

    January 18, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    This dish is delish! Loved by the whole family!

    Reply
    • Elana says

      January 19, 2017 at 1:09 pm

      Alicia, thanks for letting me know the whole family loves these burgers!

      Reply
  10. Tamara Vega says

    November 30, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Sooooo YUM!!! One of my absolute fave. Great as burgers or as tacos. :-) Thanks!

    Reply
    • Elana says

      November 30, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks Tamara! So great to hear these were YUM :-)

      Reply
  11. Elana says

    August 18, 2016 at 6:02 pm

    Hi Corie, this would indicate that the burgers need to be cooked longer. I hope you love ’em!

    Reply
  12. Laura says

    August 5, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    My favorite turkey burgers ever! Such great flavor. Thanks for the super easy delicious recipe.

    Reply
    • Elana says

      August 5, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      Laura, favorite ever?! Wow, thanks!

      Reply
  13. Sara says

    May 3, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    Oh my goodness these are soo good!! So flavorful!

    Reply
    • Elana says

      May 4, 2016 at 9:33 am

      Sara, so glad you liked them!

      Reply
  14. Jill says

    March 1, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    Making these tonight! So excited to spice up my ground turkey! Thanks once again for a great, easy recipe.

    Reply
    • Elana says

      April 27, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      Jill, you’re welcome!

      Reply
  15. Diane says

    February 25, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    I make turkey burgers similar to this and I also dice pears sometimes or apples and add them in. Makes for a mouth full of yummy flavors. xo

    Reply
    • Elana says

      April 27, 2017 at 3:27 pm

      Diane thanks!

      Reply

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