Easy Turkey Burgers
These easy turkey burgers are incredibly juicy and flavorful! I actually prefer them over traditional beef burgers, they’re that good. Whether you’re firing up the grill or cooking indoors on a skillet, this recipe comes together quickly and always hits the spot. You’ll find yourself coming back to it again and again!
Ingredients
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey meat
- 1/2 medium onion finely diced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, red onion, mayo, ketchup and/or mustard
Instructions
- Place the ground turkey, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine (I use my hands). Do not over-mix the ingredients because you’ll run the risk of ending up with a tough burger.
- Shape the turkey mixture into 4 patties. Press your thumb into the center of each patty to create a divot, so that when they cook, they stay flat and don’t puff up. Preheat an outdoor grill, indoor grill pan or skillet on the stove to medium-high heat.
- Cook burgers for 4-6 minutes per side, or until completely cooked through and when internal temperature of 165ºF is reached.
- Once fully cooked, place the burgers on the buns, add toppings as desired, then serve.
Notes
Tips for grilled turkey burgers:
- If you don’t think your patties are firm enough for the grill, place them in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- Bring the heat of the grill up to about 450ºF. Cook burgers until the internal temperature is 165ºF.
- Make sure that your grill grates are clean and well oiled so that your burger doesn’t stick.
- Be patient and let your burger cook for at least 4 minutes before flipping. If you flip your burger too early, they might fall apart.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger patty and bun but without toppings | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg