Ground Turkey Burgers

5 stars (2 reviews)

My ground turkey burgers recipe is a leaner option that's still incredibly juicy, tender, super tasty, and perfect to load up with your favorite toppings! I make them with breadcrumbs, eggs, mayo, and a few key spices for a delicious savory taste you expect in a great hamburger, but with way less fat and calories.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: Burgers

Calories: 372kcal

Author: Sommer Collier

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey lean or regular
½ cup breadcrumbs or ¾ cup panko
2 large eggs
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or 3 tb fresh chopped herbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 hamburger buns
Optional toppings: lettuce tomato slices, pickles, avocado, and condiments

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Instructions

Set out a large bowl. Combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, eggs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Use a spatula to mix the ingredients together until very well incorporated, but do not overmix.
Flatten the patty mixture out in the bowl then use the spatula to divide into eight portions.
Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Gather each portion of ground turkey mix and form into patties that are slightly wider than the hamburger buns. Place four patties into the skillet. *Wet your hands before forming the patties.
Sear the turkey patties for about 5-6 minute per side. If they start turning dark, turn the heat down just a smidge.
Move the patties to a holding plate, then form the remaining four patties. Add the remaining oil to the skillet and fry the second batch of patties for 5-6 minutes per side.
Once all the patties are cooked, place them on buns and top with all your favorite hamburger toppings.

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Notes

The ground turkey burger mixture can be made ahead and kept raw in the fridge for a day. Either transfer it to an airtight container first, or simply cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap.

Once the patties are cooked, they'll keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Any longer than that and the meat will get dried out and crumbly. These burgers are great to freeze, too! I let the cooked patties cool, wrap each individually in plastic wrap, and place them all together in a plastic ziploc bag. They'll freeze well for up to 2-3 months. Then thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

The easiest way to reheat turkey burgers is in the microwave. To do this, I wrap them one at a time in a damp paper towel and place them on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave them for 15-20 seconds, carefully flip over, and heat for another 15-20 seconds, or until warm throughout. You can also reheat them on the stovetop over medium-low heat, but they are more likely to dry out and overcook.

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