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.

Turkey Burgers

The Ultimate Turkey Burger! Made with everyday ingredients and they taste just as good as a beefy hamburger! They take less than 10 minutes prep and 10 minutes cook time, meaning you can have dinner ready in 20 minutes, talk about must have recipe!

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 222 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 450 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 16 oz. 93% lean ground turkey, (I recommend using Jennie-O*)
• 1 Tbsp plain dried breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp salt, (or as desired)
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (heaping) garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp (heaping) onion powder
• 2 Tbsp light mayonnaise
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp olive oil

Instruction:

1. Add ground turkey to a medium mixing bowl. Sprinkle in breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add mayonnaise and drizzle in Worcestershire sauce.
2. Gently toss and break up meat mixture to evenly blend. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 1/2-inch thick.
3. Preheat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
4. Add turkey patties and sear until golden brown on bottom, about 4 – 5 minutes, flip and continue to cook until cooked through, about 4 – 5 minutes longer. Center should register 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
5. Serve warm in hamburger buns or lettuce leaves with toppings of choice.

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