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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 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.
Best Side Dishes for Turkey Burgers:
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
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I originally shared this recipe July 2020. Updated July 2024.
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!
Made these for the family and the black bean burgers for myself (plus stock the freezer). Both recipes were delicious and cooked up great. This recipe was really quick and easy.
The best turkey burger. Hands down! Even my kids love it.
Sooooo soft and flavorful
For the bread crumbs, are they fresh or dried breadcrumbs?
In this recipe, we used dried breadcrumbs!
I was worried at the start because the meat mix looked pasty and I swear it moved. I didn’t freeze them just in case they came alive in the subzero temperatures. Despite my fears, they turned out great! Moist and flavorful. Would recommend, thanks for the recipe!
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Just what I was craving. I left out the mustard and used minced dry onions instead. I made extra and I am so glad I did. DH dislikes mustards.
These burgers tasted great, but those I made fell apart. I suspect my turkey had more water. I would make again, but might need to use twice the bread crumbs.
Is the carb count include the bun? Thanks
Yes, it includes the bun, but not the condiments and toppings. Enjoy!
FANTASTIC!!!
Would like to try this recipe. :O) Can you make this without the bread crumbs and egg? Appreciate your site.
Hi Julie, the breadcrumbs and egg are the binding ingredients that make the patties hold together well. If it’s an allergy issue you could substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 Tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 Tbsp water), or even applesauce. I’d substitute the breadcrumbs with ground oats or a little almond flour.