Turkey Burgers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
353 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Turkey Burgers
Description
Ground lean turkey is seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, egg, and bread crumbs. After mixing carefully to combine yet not overwork, the mixture is shaped into four half-inch thick patties. Making a thumbprint indentation helps the burgers cook evenly without puffing up. A brief chill stabilizes the patties for cooking.
Cooking methods include grilling over medium-high heat until a safe 160°F internal temperature is reached; skillet frying in canola oil or nonstick spray; or baking at 375°F followed by searing in a hot pan. Each method produces juicy turkey burgers with a lightly crisp exterior. The moisture from ketchup and mustard supports tenderness in the naturally lean meat.
Serve on hamburger buns with your choice of ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, avocado, bacon, mushrooms, or jalapeños. Variations like spicy burgers with jalapeños or bleu cheese additions can personalize the flavor. The recipe can be made ahead and frozen, making it practical for meal prep.
Spray pans well to prevent sticking and cook patties evenly.Chilling patties before cooking helps them hold their shape and prevents crumbling.For protein-style burgers, wrap cooked patties in lettuce instead of buns.Add ingredients like jalapeños or bleu cheese for flavor variations.Use almond flour in place of bread crumbs for a gluten-free option and choose gluten-free buns accordingly.Make ahead by forming patties and refrigerate up to one day or freeze for up to three months using flash freezing between layers to prevent sticking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 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 black pepper freshly ground
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
For serving:
- 4 Hamburger Bun
- ketchup Condiments
- mustard
- mayonnaise
- BBQ sauce
- lettuce Toppings; mushrooms sauteed
- tomato
- onion
- pickles
- avocado
- Bacon
- mushrooms
- jalapeños
Instructions
- 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
- Spray pans well to prevent sticking and cook patties evenly.
- Chilling patties before cooking helps them hold their shape and prevents crumbling.
- For protein-style burgers, wrap cooked patties in lettuce instead of buns.
- Add ingredients like jalapeños or bleu cheese for flavor variations.
- Use almond flour in place of bread crumbs for a gluten-free option and choose gluten-free buns accordingly.
- Make ahead by forming patties and refrigerate up to one day or freeze for up to three months using flash freezing between layers to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 920mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 367mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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