Ground turkey burgers

Ingredients for Turkey Burgers

• Lean ground turkey – I recommend sticking with Jennie-O brand, it’s not nearly as wet as some other brands.


• Dried breadcrumbs – preferably unseasoned. Homemade or store-bought works great.


• Salt and pepper – keep in mind you may be adding salty toppings so don’t overdue it. 1/2 tsp salt seems just about right.


• Garlic powder and onion powder – I like that these are more mild than fresh so the aren’t overpowering flavors here.


• Mayonnaise – these keep the burgers nice and juicy. I prefer light mayonnaise but regular will work too.


• Worcestershire sauce – this helps mimic that rich flavor of a traditional beef burger. It may be a small amount but it adds lots of depth.


• Olive oil – I like to keep it healthy with olive oil but vegetable oil will work great too. You’ll only need a little for searing.

How to Make the Best Turkey Burger

• Mix all ingredients except oil: add ground turkey to a medium mixing bowl. Sprinkle in breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.


• Add mayonnaise and drizzle in Worcestershire sauce.


• Gently toss and break up meat mixture to evenly blend.

• Shape into patties: divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 1/2-inch thick.


• Heat the skillet: preheat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes.


• Sear and cook burgers through: add turkey patties and sear until browned on bottom, about 4 – 5 minutes, flip and continue to cook until cooked through, about 4 – 5 minutes longer.