Best 13 Grilled Ground Turkey Burgers Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthier alternative to beef burgers? Grilled ground turkey burgers are a delicious and nutritious choice that are packed with lean protein and lower in saturated fat than traditional beef burgers. They are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, from classic burgers with lettuce, tomato, and cheese to more creative combinations with avocado, salsa, and sweet potato fries. The key to a great turkey burger is using high-quality ground turkey and adding flavor and moisture with the right combination of seasonings and ingredients. In this article, we will provide you with a selection of the best recipes for grilled ground turkey burgers, so you can create delicious and satisfying meals for any occasion.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED GROUND TURKEY BURGERS



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These juicy, tender patties on whole wheat buns make a wholesome, satisfying sandwich. We especially like to grill this turkey burger recipe, but you could also pan-fry them. -Sherry Hulsman, Elkton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, celery, onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , On a greased grill, cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DELICIOUS GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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These grilled turkey burgers are super easy to prepare and really moist and delicious!

Provided by katquilter

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
salt to taste
4 thin slices Swiss cheese
4 Hawaiian-style hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine turkey, red onion, sour cream, mustard, and steak seasoning in a bowl until well mixed. Form into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Drizzle with olive oil on both sides and season with salt.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side, laying Swiss cheese over burgers just before removing from the grill. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Place burgers on buns and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 153.1 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 695.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

MOMO'S GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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I wanted to make some burgers for my wife (who doesn't eat beef) one day. I came up with this grilled turkey burger recipe on the fly, remembering some items that my father put in his burgers. My wife instantly loved them! I thought it was a fluke but I made them for parties for my wife and everyone else loved them too! Quick and delicious!

Provided by Brendon Mulholland

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground turkey
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, onion powder, poultry seasoning, cumin, chili powder, salt, white pepper, and cayenne in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand. Shape into 4 patties. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to absorb all of the flavors.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place patties on the preheated grill, close the lid, and let them sit for 6 to 8 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until browned and no longer pink, 7 to 9 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve on buns immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 130.1 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 620.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BEST-EVER GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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The absolute Best Grilled Turkey Burgers recipe! These easy turkey burgers are super juicy, super flavorful, & super straight-forward. Made with just 5 simple ingredients, these turkey burgers are perfect for weeknight grilling & summer BBQs.

Provided by Jess Larson | Plays Well With Butter

Categories     Sandwiches & Burgers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely grated & squeezed of excess moisture
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (see Recipe Notes)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
oil, for the grill grates
for serving, as desired: burger buns, cheese of choice, toppings of choice (e.g. lettuce, tomatoes, thinly sliced onion, pickles, etc.), condiments of choice (e.g. mustard, ketchup, et.c)

Steps:

  • or large plate with parchment paper, wax paper, or aluminum foil. Set aside.
  • Arrange a few paper towels out on a cutting board, set a box mixer on top. Run the onion along the sides of the box mixer to grate it into fine, shredded pieces. Once grated, use the paper towel to soak up excess moisture from the onion. Too much moisture will make the turkey burger mixture very difficult to handle, so do not skip the extra 30 seconds it takes to blot the moisture from the grated onion. If your onion seems very wet, you can also wrap it in paper towels & wring out the moisture over the sink.
  • Add the ground turkey, grated onion, garlic, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt & ground black pepper to a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until just combined. Overworking the turkey burger mixture will lead to tough burgers; take care not to overmix.
  • Divide the turkey burger mixture into 4 even portions, about 1/3 pound (5.3 ounces) each. Lightly coat your hands in oil (or mist with nonstick cooking spray) & form each portion into a 1-inch thick patty. The mixture will be very wet at this point, so there's no need to fuss over making your burgers look perfect - just aim for forming them into the general shape & size you're after. Set them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • the turkey burgers: Transfer the baking sheet with the turkey burger patties to the freezer. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, as the turkey burgers chill, preheat the grill for medium-high direct heat grilling, about 450 degrees F. Just before placing the burgers on the grill, generously oil a wad of paper towel. Use grilling tongs to run the oiled paper towel over the grill grates, generously oiling the grates.
  • Remove the turkey burgers from the freezer. At this point they should be quite a bit easier to handle; finish forming them into 1-inch thick patties, using your thumb to create an indent in the center of each patty. Firmly press each turkey burger patty down onto the prepared grill grates. Grill the turkey burgers for 6 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted in the center of the turkey burgers registers 160 degrees F. If you'd like to add cheese to your turkey burgers, do so when there are 2 minutes left of grilling time.
  • Allow the turkey burgers to rest for a few minutes (residual heat will increase the internal temperature to 165 degrees F) before serving as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Sugar 0.9 g, Sodium 642 mg, Fat 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28.7 g, Cholesterol 115 mg

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS WITH CRANBERRY HORSERADISH DRESSING



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This is my favorite recipe! We had these at my niece's birthday party, and it was a hit. They are the moistest turkey burgers you will ever have. I usually make a double batch and form into patties and then freeze them. Pull them out when you are ready to grill! Delicious and moist! Best burgers ever!

Provided by juersey

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14.5 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
1 pinch ground cumin
salt and black pepper to taste
1 egg
½ cup minced celery
½ cup minced onion
1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 cup dry bread crumbs
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Stir the cranberry sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, and cumin together in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Mix the egg, celery, and onion in a bowl with your hand until the egg is smooth. Add the turkey, thyme, poultry seasoning, parsley, and bread crumbs; mix until evenly combined. Form the turkey mixture into 8 patties.
  • Cook the turkey burgers on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Place onto the hamburger buns, and top with cranberry sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 426.3 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

GRILLED PARMESAN-TURKEY BURGERS



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Parmesan and chives create the tasty spin for grilled turkey burgers.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground turkey
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 hamburger buns, split
Red onion rings, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except buns and onions. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Carefully brush vegetable oil on grill rack. Place patties on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook patties 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F. Add buns, cut sides down, to side of grill for last 4 minutes of grilling. Serve patties on buns with grilled or raw onion rings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

GRILLED TURKEY VEGETABLE BURGER



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I was delighted to find this recipe, a healthy version of burgers with little fat, but flavorful ingredients, including carrot, onion and apple. I make these burgers with either ground turkey or chicken.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
3 tablespoons salsa
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons shredded peeled apple
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound ground turkey or chicken
2 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into two patties. , Grill, broil or pan-fry for 7-8 minutes on each side or until no longer pink and a thermometer reads 165°. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 183mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

ACTUALLY DELICIOUS TURKEY BURGERS



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This is a simple and delicious recipe. After making them the first time my husband said 'no more' to beef burgers. These are really good - any cooking method may be used, and they freeze very well. The recipe can also be used for meatballs or meat loaves.

Provided by Trudi Davidoff

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds ground turkey
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup finely diced onion
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties.
  • Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 354.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

GRILLED GREEN CHILE TURKEY BURGERS



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Our favorite summertime burgers! Green chilies, cilantro, and Jack cheese make these grilled turkey burgers amazing.

Provided by Emmurphy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground turkey
¼ cup minced sweet onion
1 (4 ounce) can mild chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine turkey, onion, chilies, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; gently mix until combined. Form into four 1/4-pound burgers.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove from the heat, add Monterey Jack cheese slices, and tent with aluminum foil until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 109.1 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 585.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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This is a healthy alternative to the usual ground beef burgers as it uses ground turkey and zucchini in the hamburger patty mix. You can also make the spicy sauce below to use as a condiment with your hamburger.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces zucchini, grated (about 1 medium size)
2 tablespoons finely grated onions
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 lb ground turkey breast
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
4 lettuce leaves
1 ripe small tomatoes, sliced
nonstick cooking spray, for the grill
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Spray "grill cooking spray," such as Pam, on the grill grate while it is unheated. Then prepare the outdoor grill for covered direct grilling on medium.
  • In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, onion, and Cajun seasoning until well-mixed. With hands, add ground turkey and mix until just blended. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick burgers, handling meat as little as possible for best texture.
  • Place burgers on hot grill grate and cook 12-14 minutes or just until no longer pink throughout, turning once.
  • Prepare sauce: In small bowl, combine ketchup and hot sauce; set aside.
  • Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato and condiments of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.1, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 70.4, Sodium 447.1, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 33.5

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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Categories     Sandwich     Garlic     Onion     turkey     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chopped scallion (about 1 bunch)
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons drained capers, minced
4 1/2 pounds ground turkey
Accompaniments: homemade tomato ketchup
assorted mustards
12 onion rolls or hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In a large bowl stir together scallion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, capers, and salt and pepper to taste. Add turkey, combining mixture well, and form into twelve 1-inch-thick patties. Burgers may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Prepare grill.
  • Grill burgers on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
  • Serve burgers with ketchup and mustards on bread.

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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I love to serve these burgers up on a hot day! I enjoy turkey burgers much more than beef burgers. :-) For a jucier burger, try not to use the leanest ground turkey. The leaner the turkey, the drier your burgers will be.

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1/2 cup gruyere cheese, finely grated
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs (may need to add more)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper, to season
olive oil, to oil grill

Steps:

  • First you will want to heat your grill to HIGH.
  • In a bowl, combine your turkey with grated cheese with a fork.
  • Then add the scallions, breadcrumbs, garlic, and mustard.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Then gently form turkey mixture into four patties, approximately 1 inch thick.
  • If you have trouble forming patties, you may need to add more breadcrumbs; it really depends on the amount of moisture that your meat contains.
  • Lightly oil your grill and place patties on the hottest point of your grill, and sear them until they are browned*this will take approximately 1-2 minutes on each side* Move the patties to a"cooler" part of the grill, and continue grilling until they are cooked through, aproximately 5-10 minutes on each side.
  • I serve these on buns (i grill my buns a little!), tomato, lettuce, and some enjoy pickles on them!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.9, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 132.3, Sodium 372.8, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1, Protein 39.5

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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Orange marmalade gives a citrus twist to moist burger. Ground turkey offers a nice change from the usual hamburger patty.-Patty Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
5 hamburger buns, split
5 slices Swiss cheese (1/2 ounce each)
5 onion slices
5 tomato slices
1/2 cup shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into five 1/2-in.-thick patties., On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill burgers, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, basting occasionally with marmalade. , Grill buns, cut side down, for 2-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve burgers on buns with cheese, onion, tomato and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 743mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground turkey: Opt for ground turkey that is at least 93% lean. This will ensure that your burgers are juicy and flavorful.
  • Season your ground turkey well: Don't be afraid to use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor your ground turkey. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and oregano.
  • Don't overmix the ground turkey: Overmixing the ground turkey will make your burgers tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Form the burgers gently: Use your hands to gently form the ground turkey into patties. Avoid pressing down on the patties too hard, as this will also make them tough.
  • Cook the burgers over medium heat: Cooking the burgers over medium heat will help to prevent them from drying out. Cook the burgers for about 4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  • Let the burgers rest before serving: Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the burgers, making them even more flavorful.

Conclusion:

Grilled ground turkey burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning and effort, you can create a delicious and satisfying grilled ground turkey burger that the whole family will enjoy.

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