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The Best Turkey Burgers Recipe!

Fun fact: I didn’t eat red meat until I was 21. I tried it when I was little and hated it so I swore it off. I finally came around to it in my early 20s but after years of consuming turkey burgers I just personally prefer them to traditional beef burgers.

However, turkey burgers need to be done right to make sure they’re comparable to beef burgers. It’s all about getting the perfect balance of ingredients and not just stuffing your turkey burgers with breadcrumbs (no bread crumbs in this recipe!). Using quality meat and fresh herbs is definitely the way to go.

So after years of perfecting the turkey burger, I thought I’d share my personal favorite juicy turkey burger recipe.

Ingredients in Turkey Burgers

  • Ground Turkey – you’ll want to use lean ground turkey (typically 93%)
  • Red Onion – make sure it’s finely minced! You can also use yellow onion if that’s all you can find.
  • Garlic Cloves – use fresh, if possible.
  • Worcestershire Sauce – most are gluten-free but if you’re gluten-free or Celiac be sure to double check the ingredients.
  • Egg – this helps to bind together your patties.
  • Fresh Parsley – I prefer to use fresh herbs in these rather than dried but if you can’t find fresh you can use dried parsley or Italian seasoning.
  • Salt + Pepper – to round out the flavor.
  • Hamburger buns – or lettuce buns. You could also eat these turkey patties on their own!

How to Make the Juiciest Turkey Burgers

STEP 1: MIX INGREDIENTS

In a large mixing bowl mix together ground turkey with all patty ingredients until well combined.

ingredients for turkey burgers in a large white bowl.

STEP 2: FORM PATTIES

Using hands, form mixture into 5 turkey patties and flatten onto a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper.

raw turkey patties on a plate with parchment paper

STEP 3: COOK

Preheat pan, skillet or grill to medium-high heat. Place patties directly onto pan or grill and cook for 4-6 minutes per side or until no longer pink inside and internal temperature has reached 165º F.

turkey burgers cooking on a grill.

STEP 4: SERVE

Remove from pan or grill and place directly onto buns and serve with desired toppings.

turkey burgers on a bun with pickles and onions.

Can I Grill Them?

What I love about this recipe is that it can easily be made on either the stovetop or grill. You’ll want to set your grill to around 400º F. You’ll grill your turkey burgers for 4-6 minutes per side. Your turkey burgers are done when the inside is no longer pink and the internal temperature has reached 165º F. This is my favorite meat thermometer.

How to Serve

I like to serve my turkey burgers like traditional ground beef burgers: on a bun, with all the fixings! But here are some ideas for how to serve yours:

  • Vegetables – lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles etc…
  • Condiments– Ketchup, mustard, aioli, relish and other condiments
  • Sliced cheese – add in the last minute of cooking to help it melt
  • Avocado – love avocado on turkey burgers!

How to Prep + Store Turkey Burgers

You can store your cooked turkey burgers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just reheat in microwave or on stove-top.

You can also freeze your turkey burgers. You can either freeze your turkeys burgers before or after cooking (I recommend before to maintain freshness). Just place your parchment-lined baking sheet directly into the freezer for 1 hour. Remove and wrap each turkey burger in plastic wrap. Store in a ziplock bag. You can thaw your turkey burgers overnight in the refrigerator. Cook as directed once thawed.

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Turkey Burgers

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Looking for the best turkey burger recipe? These juicy turkey burgers are made with fresh ingredients and packed-full of flavor so you won’t miss traditional beef burgers anymore!

  • Author: Davida Lederle
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 5 burgers 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped or grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 5 hamburger buns
  • Topping suggestions: sliced cheese, ketchup, mustard, tomatoes, pickles, lettuce etc…

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl mix together ground turkey with all patty ingredients until well combined.
  2. Using hands, form into 5 patties and flatten onto a parchment lined baking sheet or plate.
  3. Preheat pan, grill pan or grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Place patties directly onto pan or grill and cook for 4-6 minutes per side or until no longer pink inside and internal temperature has reached 165º F.
  5. Remove from pan or grill and place directly onto buns and serve with desired toppings.

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Hi! I'm Davida and welcome to my corner of the internet. I'm a wellness blogger, yoga teacher, certified herbalist, and green beauty lover.

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