Posted May 31, 2024, Updated Jul 26, 2024 I love a good hamburger, but when I crave something a little lighter but just as delicious – I make these turkey burgers. This recipe is bold and flavorful; ground turkey is mixed with garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika and barbecue sauce. The egg and breadcrumbs hold everything together, yielding a juicy turkey burger with a perfect texture. Plus, they’re easy to make in under 30 minutes. Serve on your favorite burger buns with the fixings of your choice for a hearty and healthy dinner!
Turkey Burgers: Ingredients & Substitutions
Ground turkey. If you’d prefer a burger with a different meat try this hamburger recipe, or ground chicken burgers. Barbecue Sauce. You can substitute 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce with 1 tablespoon milk for the 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Breadcrumbs. quick oats are a good, gluten-free substitute. Spices. I included our favorite spice blend, you can adjust according to your tastes.
How to Make Turkey Burgers
Let’s walk through this recipe together, and be sure to watch the video for additional guidance.
Make the Turkey Burger Patties
Begin by combining the ground turkey, BBQ sauce and egg in a large bowl. Then, add the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Next, form the mixture into 6 patties (I suggest weighing the full mixture, then dividing by 6 so the patties are uniform in size).
Cook the Turkey Burgers
These turkey burgers are best when cooked on the stovetop . You can grill them but I suggest doing so in a pan or on a flattop. Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a cast iron skillet or nonstick fry pan. Then, add the burger patties and cook on the first side for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip, cover and cook the burgers over medium heat until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
Serve
Serve immediately on a hamburger bun with your favorite fixings Here are some suggestions:
Ketchup Mustard Guacamole Pickles Lettuce Tomato Onion Mayonnaise Cheese (add cheese in the last 2 minutes of cooking on the second side so it melts).
Best Sides to Serve With Turkey Burgers
Italian pasta salad or summer pasta salad The best Potato Salad Summer fruit salad or winter fruit salad (depending on the season) Broccoli salad or cucumber salad Burrata salad Homemade mac and cheese Best Homemade Coleslaw 3 bean salad
Store/Freeze
If you find yourself with leftover turkey burgers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. Or, freeze the patties in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven or on the stovetop. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
