Turkey Burgers

1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Use a fork to gently, evenly distribute the seasonings. Be careful that you don’t overwork the meat, which can result in a dry, dense burger.
2. Divide the turkey mixture into 4 equal portions. Use cupped hands to gently toss one portion of meat into the shape of a loose ball. Flatten into a 1-inch patty. Repeat with remaining turkey to shape 3 more burgers.
3. Tip: If you’re cooking the burgers on the grill or under a broiler (where they will be exposed to direct heat on all sides), try pressing a small dimple or indentation in the center of each patty. This will prevent the burgers from “puffing up” during cooking.
4. If you’re cooking the burgers in a skillet, the edges and tops of the burgers will not directly touch the heat at any point – and therefore the patties will not puff up. As a result, you do not need to make a dimple in the center of the patty before cooking.

TO COOK TURKEY BURGERS IN A SKILLET:

1. Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable or avocado oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Place patties in the skillet and cook until the bottoms are browned (about 3 minutes). Flip the burgers and continue to cook for 3-5 more minutes, or until internal temperature of the patties reaches 160 degrees F.

TO COOK TURKEY BURGERS UNDER THE BROILER:

1. Preheat broiler to high. Spray a broiler pan with oil or cooking spray. Place patties on the prepared broiler pan. Broil for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature of the patties reaches 160 degrees F.

TO COOK TURKEY BURGERS ON THE GRILL:

1. Heat a gas grill on high. Oil the cooking grate and cook (covered) until burgers are lightly charred and internal temperature of the patties reaches 160 degrees F (about 5-7 minutes per side).