Juicy Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe
This recipe creates flavorful and juicy grilled turkey burgers, perfect for a healthy and delicious meal. Serve them on toasted buns with your favorite toppings for a customizable dinner.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Grill
Ingredients
Turkey Burger Patties
- 1.5 lbs 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup panko or plain breadcrumbs
- large egg
- 1/4 cup finely minced yellow onion or shallots
- 2 garlic, minced cloves
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
Toppings
- 6 hamburger buns
- Lettuce
- tomato
- red onion
- pickles
- cheese
- avocado
- favorite sauces
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently combine the ground turkey and all other patty ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions, form them into 3/4 inch thick patties, and make a slight indentation in the center of each. Brush both sides with olive oil.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F or 200-230°C) and clean the grates thoroughly.
- Place patties on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
- If desired, add a slice of cheese to each patty during the last 1-2 minutes of grilling.
- Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill for 30-60 seconds, cut-side down, during the final minutes.
- Remove burgers and buns from the grill, then assemble with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
To prevent the turkey burgers from drying out, avoid overmixing the ingredients and do not press down on the patties while grilling. The indentation helps the patties cook evenly without bulging. A meat thermometer is useful for confirming doneness.