Turkey Burgers

Natalie Robinson

The best Turkey Burger recipe is juicy, flavorful, and can rival any beef burger! It can be cooked on the grill, stove, or in the oven and is ready in just 20 minutes!

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 Tablespoons ketchup
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
For serving:
4 hamburger buns
Condiments: ketchup mustard, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce
Toppings: lettuce tomato, onion, pickles, avocado, bacon, sauteed mushrooms, jalapeños

Equipment

Meat Thermometer

Method

Mix together ground turkey, garlic powder, onion powder, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, egg and breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl, just until combined.
Shape into 4 turkey burger patties about ½ inch thick. (they will be really wet). Use your thumb to make a depression in the center of each patty and place on a plate lined with parchment.
Freeze patties for 20 minutes, to help them hold their shape on the grill.
Grill Method: Clean grill grates and grease well with oil. Heat to medium high. Add turkey burgers and grill for a few minutes on each side, until 160 degrees F.
Skillet Method: Heat the canola oil in a nonstick griddle or large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. (Or spray generously with non-stick cooking spray). Once hot, cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Oven Method: Bake at 375 F for 25-30 minutes. Then sear on a hot pan for 2 minutes on each side.
Serve on buns, with the condiments and toppings of your choice.

Notes

*Nutritional label is for one turkey burger patty.

Stovetop Instructions: Spray a large pan generously with cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Once hot, cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Protein Style: Wrap your juicy turkey burger in a Boston bib lettuce cup with all of your favorite toppings.
Spicy Turkey Burger: Mix in a diced jalapeño pepper and mix it into the patty mixture in step 1.
Black and Bleu Turkey Burger: Add 3/4 cup bleu cheese crumbles to the turkey patty mixture in Step 1. Brown onions in a skillet with butter then place on top of the cooked turkey burger when serving.
Gluten Free: Substitute almond flour for bread crumbs and use your favorite gluten free bun.
Make Ahead Instructions: Form raw turkey burger patties. Place patties on a parchment lined baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 1 day before cooking.
To Freeze: Form raw turkey burger patties. Place patties on a parchment lined baking sheet and "flash freeze" for one hour. Once paritally frozen, layer patties in a freezer safe bag or container, with parchment paper between each, for up to 3 months. Cook from frozen, or thaw before cooking.