Turkey Burger

Whenever I’m craving a burger but want something a little healthier, I make this turkey burger recipe. These ground turkey patties require only a handful of ingredients and a few minutes to cook. I use Worcestershire sauce and ketchup to give these turkey burgers an umami punch. They’re so juicy and flavorful, I don’t even miss the beef!

Something about summer makes me feel lighter, and I want the food I eat to be lighter too. Ground turkey is lower in saturated fat and calories than ground beef, making these turkey burgers a great healthy alternative for burger night.

What’s in This Turkey Burger Recipe?

• Ground Turkey: Use lean ground turkey to make healthy turkey burger patties.
• Worcestershire Sauce: This adds a savory and tangy flavor to the patties.
• Ketchup: This helps bind ingredients, and adds tangy and sweet flavor.
• Hamburger Buns: Use any buns you like to serve these.

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How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover turkey burger patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a skillet or grill pan until warmed through.

Serving Suggestions

My favorite classic turkey burger toppings include tomato slices, lettuce, onions, mayo, ketchup or mustard, and pickles. When I want a little extra indulgence, I’ll make turkey cheeseburgers by melting a slice of cheddar, pepper jack, Colby jack, or Swiss on each patty.

A healthier burger calls for some healthier sides, so I like to serve mine with sweet potato fries, a Caprese salad, or baked tomatoes with cheese.

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Turkey Burger Recipe

4.45 from 40 votes

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Author: Becky Hardin

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Turkey burgers require only a handful of ingredients and a few minutes to cook. They're so juicy and flavorful, I don't even miss the beef!

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Ingredients 

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For the Turkey Burgers

• ▢ 1 pound lean ground turkey
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• ▢ 2 tablespoons ketchup
• ▢ ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt or kosher salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ▢ 1 tablespoon canola oil

For Serving

• ▢ 4 hamburger buns
• ▢ Sliced fresh tomato
• ▢ Thinly sliced red or white onion
• ▢ Lettuce
• ▢ Dill or Sweet Pickles
• ▢ Ketchup
• ▢ Mustard
• ▢ Mayonnaise

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Instructions 

• In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine all turkey patty ingredients (everything except canola oil). Gently mix the ingredients until incorporated. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a ¼-½ inch patty (depending on preference).
  1 pound lean ground turkey, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, 2 tablespoons ketchup, ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt or kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  
• Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. When hot, add the oil. When the oil is hot (shimmers), carefully place the patties in the pan/griddle and cook them 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly seared on each side. A meat thermometer inserted in the middle of each patty should read 160°F.
  1 tablespoon canola oil
  
• Serve on buns and with your favorite toppings and condiments.
  4 hamburger buns, Sliced fresh tomato, Thinly sliced red or white onion, Lettuce, Dill or Sweet Pickles, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise
  

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Becky’s Tips

• Nutritional information is for the ground turkey patties only (does not include optional buns or toppings).

Storage: Store turkey burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

 

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 27gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 617mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Turkey Burgers Step by Step

Form the Patties: In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of lean ground turkey, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, ¾ teaspoon of seasoned salt or kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Gently mix the ingredients until incorporated. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a ¼-½ inch patty (depending on preference).

Cook the Patties: Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tablespoon of canola oil. When the oil is hot (shimmers), carefully place the patties in the pan/griddle and cook them 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly seared on each side. A meat thermometer inserted in the middle of each patty should read 160°F.

Assemble the Burgers: Serve on buns and with your favorite toppings and condiments.

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