Description
This flavorful and healthy turkey burger recipe combines lean ground turkey with savory seasonings and classic condiments to create juicy, delicious burgers perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or backyard cookout. Served on toasted buns with your favorite toppings like cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles, these turkey burgers offer a lighter alternative to traditional beef burgers without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Turkey Burgers
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Olive oil spray
For Serving
- 4 burger buns
- Cheese slices
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced red onion
- Iceberg lettuce leaves
- Sliced pickles
- Ketchup and mustard for topping
- Caramelized onions
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, seasoned breadcrumbs, dried onion flakes, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, grated garlic, and kosher salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form the patties: Divide the mixture into four equal portions. Shape each portion into a patty, pressing down to about 1/2 inch thickness to ensure they cook evenly through the center.
- Preheat the skillet: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Once hot, lightly spray the skillet with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the burgers: Place the patties in the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, carefully watching to avoid burning. Cook until the burgers are browned on the outside and no longer pink in the center, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prepare buns and toppings: While the burgers cook, prepare the burger buns and toppings. Toast the buns if desired to add texture and warmth.
- Assemble and serve: Once cooked, place each turkey burger on a bun and top with your choice of cheese, sliced tomato, red onion, lettuce, pickles, ketchup, mustard, caramelized onions, and avocado. Serve immediately for best flavor.
- Optional air fryer method: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the burgers with olive oil and air fry for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through.
- Cleaning and tips: If grilling, clean the grill well and spray with oil spray to prevent the lean turkey burgers from sticking due to their lower fat content.
Notes
- Turkey burgers tend to stick to the grill because of their lower fat content compared to beef; spraying the grill or pan with oil can help prevent this.
- Pressing patties to a consistent thickness ensures even cooking without drying out the center.
- Using seasoned whole wheat or gluten-free breadcrumbs adds texture and binds the patties without extra fat.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure food safety; turkey burgers should reach 165°F.
- Feel free to customize your toppings to suit your personal preferences for a fresh and tasty burger experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 351 kcal
- Sugar: 8.5 g
- Sodium: 768.5 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33.5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 84 mg
