Description
Mediterranean-inspired grilled turkey burgers blend rich herbal flavors with lean protein for a healthier twist on classic summer cookout fare. Zesty herbs, crumbled feta, and a light olive oil glaze make each bite a refreshing culinary journey you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ⅓ lbs (0.6 kg) ground turkey, 93% lean
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 ½ tsps kosher salt
- 2 tsps Worcestershire sauce
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely grated and squeezed of excess moisture
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- Oil, for grill grates
- Burger buns
- Cheese
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Pickles
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Aioli
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for organized patty assembly and moisture management.
- Onion Processing: Grate onion meticulously, extracting excess liquid with paper towels to prevent burger sogginess.
- Mixture Creation: Blend ground turkey with onion, garlic, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings in a mixing bowl, using fingertips to integrate ingredients gently without compromising meat texture.
- Patty Formation: Craft four evenly sized patties, maintaining consistent thickness to ensure uniform cooking, then chill in freezer for 20 minutes to solidify structure.
- Grill Preparation: Heat grill to medium-high temperature, lubricate grates with oil-dampened paper towel using tongs to prevent sticking and create optimal cooking surface.
- Cooking Process: Position turkey patties on hot grates, grilling 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, optionally adding cheese during final two minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Serving: Transfer grilled patties onto prepared buns, embellish with desired toppings and condiments, and serve immediately while maintaining peak temperature and juiciness.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Remove excess liquid from grated onions using paper towels to prevent soggy burger texture.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Use fingertips to blend ingredients lightly, avoiding compact meat that can result in tough burgers.
- Chill for Stability: Freeze patties for 20 minutes before grilling to help maintain shape and improve overall burger structure.
- Temperature Safety: Ensure internal burger temperature reaches 165°F to guarantee thorough cooking and eliminate potential health risks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg