Description
Juicy Ground Turkey Burgers are perfectly moist, flavorful patties made with simple ingredients and smart cooking techniques. These healthy turkey burgers are tender, protein-packed, and cooked to perfection, making them an easy and delicious alternative to beef burgers for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 burger buns
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder until just combined.
- Divide mixture into four equal portions and form patties about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill over medium heat.
- Add patties and cook for 4–5 minutes without pressing or moving.
- Flip burgers and cook another 4–5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove burgers from heat and allow to rest for a few minutes.
- Toast buns if desired.
- Assemble burgers with preferred toppings and serve.
Notes
Avoid overmixing and pressing the patties to keep turkey burgers juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet or Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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