Juicy Turkey Burgers on The Stove
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
10 mini burgers
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Calories
195 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Juicy Turkey Burgers on The Stove
Description
The recipe begins by mixing 2 pounds of 93% lean ground turkey with finely chopped shallots and garlic, Asiago cheese, dried rosemary, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. The mixture is gently combined to avoid overhandling, which helps keep the burgers juicy. The mixture is divided into 8 to 10 portions, then shaped into patties using palms with minimal handling.
Cooking is done in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil until both sides are browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes per side. Pressing the patties lightly during flipping prevents them from shrinking excessively. The resulting burgers are moist and flavorful with a subtle cheesy note.
Serving ideas include placing the burgers on gluten-free biscuits and adding extra Asiago cheese slices. The meat mixture may feel sticky when shaping, so drying or lightly dusting hands can aid handling. Asiago cheese is preferred for its buttery creaminess but Parmesan can be substituted.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey 908 grams, 93% lean
- 1 shallot finely chopped, 35 grams
- 2 garlic finely chopped, large cloves
- 1 cup Asiago cheese 85 grams, plus more to garnish, hard grated or Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon rosemary dried
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons salt plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or 15 half turns with the pepper mill
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or more if needed
Instructions
- Place the meat in a large bowl. With your fist, make a dent in the middle of the meat. Add the finely chopped shallot, garlic, cheese, dried rosemary, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Use your hands to combine all the ingredients. Divide the mixture into 8 or 10 equally-sized parts.
- Roll each piece into a ball. Use the palms of your hands to flatten them into turkey burger patties.
- Coat the bottom of a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium heat (for about 2 minutes). I like to sprinkle the bottom of the pan with some salt (optional).
- Place the turkey burgers in the skillet and cook on both sides for 5 minutes or until cooked through and slightly browned on both sides. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Note: Cook them first on one side for 4 to 5 minutes until browned. Then gently flip the burgers and press them down slightly with your spatula for a few seconds so they don't rise up—don't smash them. Then allow browning on the other side for another 4 to 5 minutes.
- Enjoy with a large salad (low-carb) or place on your favorite (gluten-free) hamburger buns.
- Garnish with extra slices of Asiago cheese, bread and butter pickles, tomato slices, thinly sliced red onions, sugar-free ketchup, sweet and spicy mustard, and ¼ teaspoon olive oil to coat the bun.
Notes
- Shape turkey patties gently and avoid over-mixing to maintain juiciness.
- If patties feel sticky, dry or lightly dust hands with gluten-free flour or alternative flours when shaping.
- Cook in batches to prevent overcrowding the skillet and ensure even cooking.
- Serve burgers on gluten-free biscuits with extra Asiago cheese slices for added flavor.
- Asiago cheese contributes a creamier, buttery texture, but Parmesan can be used as a substitute.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10mini burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 2003mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 127IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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