Turkey Burger Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 burgers (6.5 ounces each)

  • Calories

    793 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Turkey Burger Recipe

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Ingredients

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For the basil mayonnaise:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon basil minced, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt freshly ground
  • black pepper freshly ground

For the turkey burgers:

  • 2 pounds ground turkey 93% lean (see note 1)
  • 6 ounces feta cheese crumbled (see note 2)
  • 1/4 cup onion white, minced
  • 1/4 cup parsley fresh, minced
  • 6 Brioche buns for serving (see note 3)
  • butter lettuce for serving, leaves
  • tomato for serving, slices

Instructions

  1. To make the basil mayo, in a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, basil, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like just a pinch each of salt and pepper).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, feta cheese, onion, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using a strong spatula or your hands (I like to wear latex gloves), mix well. Shape the mixture into 8 patties, about 5 ounces each.

For a gas grill:

  1. Preheat grill over medium-high heat for 10 minutes and clean and oil grates. Grill the burgers directly over high heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Flip the burgers, transfer to indirect heat, and continue cooking until an internal thermometer inserted into the middle of the burgers reaches 165 degrees, about 5 to 7 minutes longer. Serve in buns with lettuce, tomato, and the basil mayonnaise.

For a skillet:

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the burgers in a single layer (working in batches if necessary) and cook until the bottoms are browned, about 3 minutes.
  2. Flip the burgers and continue to cook until light brown. Reduce heat to low, partially cover the pan, and continue to cook until an internal thermometer inserted into the middle of the burgers reaches 165 degrees, about 5 to 7 minutes longer. Serve in buns with lettuce, tomato, and the basil mayonnaise.
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Notes

  • Ground turkey: Choose 93% lean turkey rather than 99% lean turkey breast which will be too dry for these turkey burgers. 
  • Feta cheese: Even if you buy crumbled feta cheese, check the package for any large chunks and break them apart or cut them down before adding to your burger mixture.
  • Buns: Either brioche or standard hamburger buns work here. Consider brushing the cut surfaces with butter and grilling in a skillet (or placing over indirect heat on the grill) before assembling your burgers. 
  • Yield: This recipe makes about 40 ounces of turkey burger mixture, enough for 6 burgers, 6 1/2 ounces each (pre-cooked weight). For smaller burgers, plan on 8 patties, 5 ounces each. 
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 burger Calories 793kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g (71%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 289mg (96%) Sodium 932mg (39%) Potassium 369mg (8%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 1190IU (24%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 227mg (23%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6burgers (6.5 ounces each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 793 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 burger
Calories 793kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 289mg 96%
Sodium 932mg 39%
Potassium 369mg 8%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 1190IU 24%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 227mg 23%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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