The Best Turkey Burger Recipe
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4.6
The Best Turkey Burger Recipe
Description
This turkey burger recipe starts by mixing lean ground turkey with egg, dried parsley, poultry seasoning, and milk to help bind and flavor the patties. Though the mixture seems wet, the egg coagulates during cooking to hold the shape. Butter pieces pressed into the centers melt during cooking, adding moisture and richness to the burgers.
Cooking on a greased indoor griddle at medium-high heat ensures even browning and thorough cooking, about four minutes per side. Cheese slices can be melted on the cooked side by covering the burgers briefly. The resulting patties are juicy yet lean due to the turkey meat and added fat from butter.
Burgers are served on soft sesame or whole wheat buns with traditional garnishes like lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion, allowing customization and texture contrast. This recipe suits home cooks aiming for a flavorful turkey burger that's tender and hearty.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey 93/7 or 99% fat-free, lean
- 1 large egg
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 tablespoon milk cold
- 2 tablespoons butter cold
- 4 lices American cheese
- pickles as desired, burger toppings, chopped onion
- lettuce
- tomato
- onion
- 4 burger buns soft sesame or whole wheat hamburger buns
Instructions
- Place turkey into a large bowl with egg, salt, pepper, parsley, poultry seasoning and milk. Stir to combine. {Mixture may seem a little wet, but once it starts cooking, the egg will help hold it's shape together.}
- Preheat indoor griddle to medium-medium high heat.
- Divide meat into 4 even patties. Cut butter into skinny half tablespoon pats. Press butter into the center of each patty forming the meat around it.
- Spray griddle pan with nonstick cooking spray and place each burger down onto the griddle. Cook about 4 minutes per side or until browned and completely cooked. Feel free to melt cheese on top of each burger. {Place cheese onto cooked side of the burger and cover with a large pot lid or foil for 1 minute to melt cheese.}
- Remove burgers and place onto buns. Top with any desired toppings and condiments and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 709mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 338mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 515IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 327mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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