Turkey Jalapeno Sausage Reuben
Submitted by sunnye
Turkey jalapeno sausage Reuben stacks a homemade ground turkey patty with cilantro and jalapeños on rye bread, melted Monterey Jack, and tomato. A Southwestern twist on the deli classic.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
5 minCOOK
15 minREADY
20 minThis is a deli sandwich that swaps in homemade turkey sausage for corned beef and brings a Southwestern accent through the spice mix. Ground turkey gets bound with a sauteed onion-garlic puree, fresh jalapeños, cilantro, milk-soaked breadcrumbs, an egg, and a splash of cream for moisture. Lean turkey is dry by nature, so those binders matter for a juicy patty.
The patties bake on a sheet pan, ten minutes per side, while the rye bread toasts under the broiler with a slice of Monterey Jack and a thick tomato slice melting on top. Stacked with a tangy Southwestern slaw and served with black bean relish on the side, this is open-faced, knife-and-fork eating that hits every texture: crisp bread, melty cheese, juicy patty, and crunchy slaw.
Pro Tips
- Wear gloves when handling the jalapeños and don’t rub your eyes. The capsaicin sticks to your fingers for hours.
- Pulse the cooked onion and garlic into a smooth puree before mixing in. That spreads flavor evenly without leaving onion chunks in the patty.
- Mix the meat gently and only until combined. Overworked ground turkey turns rubbery.
- An instant-read thermometer should hit 165°F (74°C) at the center for food safety.
Variations
- Use ground chicken or pork in place of turkey for a richer patty.
- Sub pepper jack for Monterey Jack to push the heat further.
- Build it as a closed sandwich between two slices of rye and grill it panini-style.
Ingredients
Directions
Begin by heating the bacon fat in a medium skillet on medium heat until it becomes hot.
Next, add the garlic and onions and sauté them for around 4 to 5 minutes or until the onions become tender.
Once sautéed, allow the vegetables to cool and then purée them.
In a large bowl, mix together the jalapeno peppers, milk, bread crumbs, salt, and the puréed onions until they are well combined.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, egg white, and heavy cream until fully combined.
After whisking, add the ground turkey and oil and mix them thoroughly with your hands.
Finally, add the cilantro and breadcrumb mixture to the bowl and mix all the ingredients well with your hands until they are properly blended.
Shape the meat mixture into eight patties that are the size of the bread slices.
Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Transfer the turkey patties onto a baking pan and bake for 10 minutes on each side or until they are firm and cooked through.
On each slice of the rye bread, place a slice of cheese and a slice of tomato.
Place the bread slices under a preheated broiler until the cheese has melted and bubbly.
Place one baked sausage patty on top of each grilled bread piece.
Top it with the Southwestern Slaw.
Serve the Black Bean Relish on the side.
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