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.
- 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
- In a medium bowl combine turkey, chiles, cilantro, onion, cumin, chili powder, and salt
- Form into 8 patties
- Grill 4-5 minutes per side
- 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:
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives, I first published this recipe in 2010.
Valerie says
Hi Elana, you have some good recipe ideas, however just curious why you have so many chicken and turkey recipes and no red meat which is much more nutritious . Same for breakfast recipes without any or few egg recipes. Perhaps you still unnecessarily fear the fat and dietary cholesterol.
Elana says
Valerie, thanks for your comment! I don’t like the taste of red meat, but it’s my main source of animal protein since I went on the Keto Diet in 2014, and you’ll see this reflected in the next book I write. My existing books have many recipes for eggs in them. For more high-fat recipes go here:
https://elanaspantry.com/diets/keto/
Enjoy!
Elana
Lindsay says
If I only have dried cilantro would I use the same amount?
Elana says
Lindsay, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Barbara A Hust says
Elana – I do not have ground turkey – could i use ground chicken instead?
Elana says
Barbara, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Tiff says
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!
Elana says
Tiff, you’re very welcome! I’m so happy you are enjoying my recipes and books :-)
Tina says
Hello!
I’m not finding nutritional information along with the recipes. Do you list this information somewhere?
Elana says
Tina, for more on that please go here:
https://elanaspantry.com/nutrition-information/
Enjoy!
Elana
Julie Piunti says
Is there anyway to get the break down of fats, carbs, and protein. I am trying to keep a strict track record.
Elana says
Julie, for more on that please go here:
https://elanaspantry.com/nutrition-information/
Have a lovely day!
Elana
Dea says
These have become a staple in our household! So easy and tasty and healthy! Thank you!
Elana says
You’re welcome Dea!
Amy F. says
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.
Elana says
Amy, I’m so happy to hear these burgers were absolutely delicious and that you and your family loved them :-)
Lucy says
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!
Elana says
Thanks Lucy! Happy to help :-)
Courtney says
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.
Elana says
Courtney, I’m so glad these burgers were another wonderful recipe of mine that you enjoyed!
Sea says
I’m allergic to turkey. Weird, i know. Substitution suggestions? I love the flavors…
Elana says
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 :-)
Wendy says
Ground chicken might be good.
Alicia Dalton says
This dish is delish! Loved by the whole family!
Elana says
Alicia, thanks for letting me know the whole family loves these burgers!
Tamara Vega says
Sooooo YUM!!! One of my absolute fave. Great as burgers or as tacos. :-) Thanks!
Elana says
Thanks Tamara! So great to hear these were YUM :-)
Elana says
Hi Corie, this would indicate that the burgers need to be cooked longer. I hope you love ’em!
Laura says
My favorite turkey burgers ever! Such great flavor. Thanks for the super easy delicious recipe.
Elana says
Laura, favorite ever?! Wow, thanks!
Sara says
Oh my goodness these are soo good!! So flavorful!
Elana says
Sara, so glad you liked them!
Jill says
Making these tonight! So excited to spice up my ground turkey! Thanks once again for a great, easy recipe.
Elana says
Jill, you’re welcome!
Diane says
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
Elana says
Diane thanks!