Our Turkey Burger recipe is so flavorful and juicy it rivals any beef burger, (and it's healthier and protein packed). Cook them on the grill, stove, or in the oven and is ready in just 20 minutes!
If you're a burger fanatic, try our French Onion Burgers, Quinoa Burgers, Greek Burgers with Feta Aioli, Classic Hamburger, or Black Bean Burger.
I'd choose this Turkey Burger, every time.
I'd choose this Turkey Burger, every time. I feel like Turkey burgers get a bad wrap, because they're often flavorless, so consider this recipe my mission to change your mind. These Turkey burgers are just incredible, with the BEST seasoning combo so they taste just as good as classic beef burgers we all love. Plus turkey is leaner than ground beef so it's a burger you can feel good about eating.
How to make a Turkey Burger:
Make Patties: Gently combine turkey burger ingredients, being careful not to over-mix the meat. Shape into ½ inch thick patties. Use your thumb to make an indention in the center of each patty.
Freeze: Place turkey patties in the freezer for 20 minutes before grilling to help them keep their shape.
Grill: Place on hot greased grill and cook for a few minutes on each side, until 160F on a meat thermometer.
Serve on buns, with desired toppings and condiments of your choice.
Assemble Burgers: Spread Condiments to the bun, like mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, or BBQ sauce.
Add toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, avocado, bacon, sautéed mushrooms.
Recipe Variations:
- Protein Style: Wrap your juicy turkey burger in a Boston bib lettuce cup with all of your favorite toppings.
- Spicy Turkey Burger: Mix in a diced jalapeño pepper and mix it into the patty mixture in step 1.
- Black and Bleu Turkey Burger: Add ¾ cup bleu cheese crumbles to the turkey patty mixture in Step 1. Brown onions in a skillet with butter then place on top of the cooked turkey burger when serving.
- Gluten Free: Substitute almond flour for bread crumbs and use your favorite gluten free bun.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Form raw turkey burger patties. Place patties on a parchment lined baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 1 day before cooking.
To Freeze: Form raw turkey burger patties. Place patties on a parchment lined baking sheet and “flash freeze” for one hour. Once paritally frozen, layer patties in a freezer safe bag or container, with parchment paper between each, for up to 3 months. Cook from frozen, or thaw before cooking.
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Recipe
Turkey Burgers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 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 freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
For serving:
- 4 hamburger buns
- Condiments: ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce
- Toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, avocado, bacon, sauteed 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
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I originally shared this recipe July 2020. Updated July 2024.
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These burgers were delicious. They will be on my regular rotation of meals. So yummy!
Seriously so good! I’ve never had turkey burgers so was a bit nervous I would be left with dry patty’s but these turned out so delicious, flavorful and juicy! I airfried mine at 350 for 9-11 minutes and it was perfect. Definitely make these!
Really great turkey burger recipe! We eat a lot of ground turkey and turkey burgers, but this recipe is really flavorful and juicy! I added stone ground mustard instead of Dijon. Amazing!
Great recipe easy to follow! Added chopped bell peppers and made into meatballs cooked in oven came out excellent 👍
Excellent. The only things I did differently was grate an onion instead of the onion powder and I used Aleppo pepper but these are the substitutions I make for almost everything that calls for onion or pepper. I’ve tried it with all kinds of toppings and the recipe holds up to all of them.
Not sure why so many 4 and 5 stars. If I wanted meatloaf, I would have made meatloaf.
These are the BEST turkey burgers we have ever had!!! We never make beef burgers anymore because the flavor of these are so amazing. They don’t shrink when grilled…I always make 4 pounds of burgers, flash freeze them and store them in a freezer container then whenever we want a burger, I pop them out and grill!! Love having them on hand.
Do you let the patties thaw before grilling or grill them frozen? If frozen how long does it take to cook and is there any difference once cooked to fresh ones? Thank you
I made this recipe last night, followed the directions as written. By far the best tasting turkey burgers I have had. Will definitely be adding this recipe into my cooking routine. It’s a keeper.
These are delish! Where is the oven temp and cook time that used to be included in the recipe?
I never usually comment on recipes…and even searched the comments , because I was certain someone must-have already asked this question…. Haha maybe it’s just
My OCD ADHD kickin lol but for the love of G …. What is the depression (made with thumb) in the center of each patty? What is it’s purpose?? Lol I still did it as instructed…. But I must know why?? Lol thank you for the delicious recipe though 🍻
No worries—it’s a great question! The thumb depression in the center of each patty helps the burger cook more evenly and prevents it from puffing up in the middle. It ensures a flatter, more evenly cooked patty. So, your OCD/ADHD was onto something! 😂 Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
I am on a diet that eats a lot of chicken and ground turkey. Made these patties in a big batch and froze patties individually then put them in a freezer bag. Pulled out 1 at a time, cooked in toaster oven or grill from frozen. I think I over mixed it but the flavors were so good I am making more. I didn’t change a thing on the recipe.
Have made these many times, really good taste, but don’t see the oven cook time or temp in your recipe since your recent update?
Thanks
I was looking for the same thing! Here they are from prior to the update: “Oven: Bake at 375 F for 25-30 minutes. Then sear on a hot pan for 2 minutes on each side.”