Published 5/20/2023
Healthy Turkey Burger Recipe
It’s hard to find a juicy turkey burger out there, that isn’t crumbly or dry. But, you’re about to learn how to make no-fail turkey burgers! Throw them right on the grill and serve them with any of these delicious sides and you’ve got yourself a healthy, filling meal. Don’t skip out on any of the spices, veggies, or toppings for these juicy turkey burgers.
Turkey Burger Ingredients
Lean Ground Turkey (of course!)
We used 85% / 15% fat ground turkey, which means you’ll have the fat you need to ensure a perfectly juicy turkey burger!
Herbs and Veggies
YES, all these veggies and herbs go right in your turkey burger patty! Everything will be finely chopped or diced to ensure every single delicious bite of your turkey burg packs all these flavors:
Grated white onion Canned green chiles Finely diced fresh green pepper Chopped fresh cilantro
Turkey Burger Seasoning
What gives these burgers extra flavor? The seasoning!
Garlic cloves: You can’t beat the flavor of fresh garlic cloves! We minced ours for this burger to ensure every burger patty got a hint of that delicious garlic flavor. Red chili flakes: Red pepper flakes, red chili flakes — regardless what you call yours, this touch of spicy heat will give your burgs such a delicious flavor! Garlic powder: Because fresh cloves just aren’t enough, we added a bit of garlic powder to this turkey burger as well! Ground cumin: Can’t skip the delicious earthy flavor of ground cumin in these burgers! It pairs perfectly with the garlic and chili flakes. Salt and black pepper: Just a touch of each is all you’ll need.
How to Cook the Perfect Turkey Burger on the Grill
We recommend cooking these turkey burgers at 375ºF on either a gas or charcoal grill as such: Lots of other turkey burger recipes call for an egg and/or mayonnaise, but butter is our secret weapon for keeping things nice and moist. Print Your Own
Stovetop Directions
Turkey Burger Topping Ideas
We served our burgers on hamburger buns topped with quick pickled onions and an avocado mash, but feel free to get creative and top your turkey burgs with whatever your little heart desires, like: Thermoworks Thermapen
Tomato slices Ketchup Caramelized onions Dijon mustard Mayo Burger sauce Bib lettuce Pickles Bacon Vegetables Arugula White onion A slice of your favorite cheese
Turkey Burger Q’s
Serving Suggestions
Make this burger part of a complete meal and make one of these delicious side dishes that you can throw right on the grill next to these turkey burgers.
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Make Ahead and Freeze
Looking to make your turkey burger patties ahead of time and freeze them for later? Here’s how to do it:
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