Best Turkey Burger Recipe

We’re calling this the best turkey burger recipe for good reason! These tender patties are made up of just the right amount of spice.

Which is exactly why turkey burgers get a bum rap. Turkey is lean, and fat equals flavor, so it’s easy to see the problem here.

But believe me when I say this turkey burger defies all odds; it doesn’t dry out and it’s packed with savory smokey goodness.

Best Turkey Burger Recipe

We’re calling this the best turkey burger recipe for good reason! These tender patties are made up of just the right amount of spice.

Prep: 10min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 269 kcal, Fat 13 g, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 33 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey, preferably dark meat or between 80-90% lean.
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed and grated to a paste (or finely minced)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp liquid smoke
• 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
• Fresh brioche buns
• Sliced cheese
• Your choice of condiments and toppings

Instruction:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2. With clean hands, mix the ground turkey with all of the patty ingredients in a large mixing bowl with. Gently work the mixture until it’s cohesive.
3. Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and carefully form them into patties. Place the patties onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. With your thumb, press a divot into the middle of each patty; this will prevent the patty from shrinking on the grill.
4. Place the patties in the fridge and let them chill for about 30 minutes. This helps them firm up so they don’t fall apart on the grill.
5. When it’s go time, preheat your grill to medium-high heat—around 450º F. Clean the grill well. If you need to grease your grill, dip a wad of paper towels in some vegetable oil and glide the soaked towel along the grate with tongs. (I don’t normally do this, but if you find that meat sticks easily to your grill, you might want to do this step to play it safe; you know your grill best.)
6. Once the grill is ready, transfer the patties to the grill, cover, and let them cook for about 4-5 minutes. Gently flip them (they should have nicely formed grill marks on the cooked side), cover, and let them cook for another 4-5 minutes. Check the internal temperature with a Meat Thermometer, looking for an internal temperature of 165º F. If you’re not quite there yet, flip the burgers once more and cover for another minute or two. (If you’re using cheese, place the cheese slices onto the patties about a minute before you think they’ll be done.)
7. When the burgers are ready, transfer them to a clean plate or platter and serve them with fresh brioche buns and your choice of toppings.

Best-Ever Turkey Burger

You would never guess this Turkey Burger isn’t made from beef.

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• Hamburger buns
• Lettuce
• Sliced tomatoes
• Mayonnaise

Instruction:

1. In a large bowl, mix together turkey, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley, then season with salt and pepper. Form mixture into four flat patties.
2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add patties and cook until golden and cooked through, 5 minutes per side. Serve on a bun with desired toppings.

The Best Turkey Burger Recipe

You will be blown away at the flavors in this juicy turkey burger recipe that is loaded up with lettuce, tomato, and balsamic onions.

Prep: 10min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 996 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 59 g, Fat 61 g, Saturated Fat 25 g, Trans Fat 0.3 g, Cholesterol 294 mg, Sodium 1167 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 7 g, unSaturated Fat 25 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 thickly sliced Roma tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 large or 2 small peeled and julienne red onion
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 pitted and peeled avocados
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 5 slices mozzarella cheese
• 5 toasted brioche buns
• 5 large leaves of butter leaf lettuce
• Chipotle Mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound ground turkey breast meat
• 1 pound ground turkey thigh meat
• ½ finely grated peeled yellow onion
• 4 finely grated garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 275°.
2. Place the sliced tomatoes on a sheet tray with a rack and season them with salt and pepper. Bake them at 275° in the oven for 1 hour (see video). Set aside when done.
3. Next, Mix the ground turkey meat with all onions, garlic, mustard mayo, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until combined. Cover and set aside in the refrigerator until ready to start forming and cooking.
4. In the meantime, add the 1 tablespoons of butter to a large frying pan over medium heat and caramelize the red onions until browned, which takes about 10 to 15 minutes while frequently stirring. Deglaze with the balsamic vinegar, mix in, and set aside.
5. Make the chipotle mayo sauce and set to the side until ready to use.
6. Mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, using a hand masher until it resembles the consistency of guacamole. Keep cool to the side.
7. Heat a griddle or large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and hot.
8. Form the turkey burgers into 8 large patties and add them to the griddle as soon as they are made (see video).
9. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°.
10. Add the mozzarella cheese to each burger with 2 to 3 minutes left in the cooking process.
11. Toast the brioche buns on the griddle until lightly browned and toasted.
12. Assemble the burger by layering on as followed: Bottom toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, avocado, onion, turkey burger, chipotle mayonnaise, and then the final toasted top bun.

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