Description
Juicy grilled turkey burgers promise a healthier twist on classic patties. Packed with Mediterranean herbs, feta cheese, and a zesty yogurt sauce, these burgers deliver robust flavor that will satisfy your summer grilling cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 ⅓ pounds (0.6 kg) 93% lean ground turkey
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely grated and squeezed of excess moisture
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
Grilling and Serving:
- Oil, for the grill grates
- Burger buns
- Cheese
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Pickles
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Aioli
Instructions
- Prepare a small baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to create a clean workspace for burger preparation.
- Carefully grate the onion using a box grater, then thoroughly remove excess moisture by pressing with paper towels to prevent soggy burgers.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, grated onion, minced garlic, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently mix ingredients with clean hands, being careful not to overwork the meat to maintain a tender texture.
- Divide the turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a uniform patty approximately 1-inch thick with slightly indented centers to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Place the formed patties on the prepared baking sheet and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes to help them maintain their shape during grilling.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400-450°F or 204-232°C), ensuring even temperature distribution.
- Using tongs, carefully oil the grill grates with a paper towel dipped in vegetable or olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill the turkey patties for 6-7 minutes on each side, rotating once to create beautiful cross-hatch grill marks.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer, ensuring it reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Optional: Add cheese slices during the last 2 minutes of cooking, allowing them to melt slightly.
- Remove patties from the grill and let rest for 2-3 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Assemble burgers on toasted buns with preferred toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and condiments.
Notes
- Chill patties before grilling to help them hold together and prevent crumbling during cooking.
- Using grated onion adds moisture and flavor without large chunks that might cause patties to fall apart.
- Turkey burgers are leaner than beef, so adding mayonnaise helps keep them juicy and prevents dryness.
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure turkey reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let burgers rest for a few minutes after grilling to allow juices to redistribute and maintain tenderness.
- Oiling grill grates prevents sticking and helps create a beautiful caramelized exterior on the patties.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg