Juicy Turkey Burger Recipe

Turkey burgers on a serving plate with sliced tomatoes, pickles and lettuce.

Juicy Turkey Burger Recipe

This Turkey Burger Recipe is a total winner! The patties are packed with protein, incredibly easy to make, perfectly juicy and full of flavor using simple ingredients. Cook them on the stove or grill for a delicious dinner in just 20 minutes!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 287

Author Kim

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey not any leaner than 93% lean
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard regular mustard works too
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ cup chopped fresh parsley (can use 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
4 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Optional for serving: buns, cheese slices, sliced tomato, lettuce, red onion and any other toppings and/or sauces that you’d like.

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix together the ground turkey, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and chopped parsley.
Use damp hands to avoid the meat sticking, and shape the mixture into four patties, about ½ inch thick. Make an indention using your thumb in the center of each patty. This will result in a more evenly cooked burger.
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
Place the patties in the heated skillet and cook them until browned on the outside and cooked through (160ºF*), about 5 minutes per side. You can add a slice of cheese when they’re almost done cooking, if you’d like.
Let the burgers rest for a few minutes after cooking to lock in the juices. Serve on a toasted bun with all your favorite burger fixings.

Notes

Grilling: If you’d prefer to grill your patty, place the patties in the freezer for 20 minutes before grilling to help them keep their shape.
Use a thermometer: To ensure you don't overcook and dry out the turkey burgers, it's best to use a thermometer. They'll continue cooking for a few minutes after being taken off the heat, so cook them to an internal temperature of 160°F. Allow them to rest a few minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

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