Best 7 Tender Turkey Burgers Recipes

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Are you in search of a succulent and flavorful turkey burger that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further! In this article, we'll unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect tender turkey burger, guaranteeing a juicy and delightful culinary experience. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of grilling or pan-frying, we'll guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that your turkey burgers become the star of your next meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

TERRIFIC TURKEY BURGER



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Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup roughly chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds free-range ground turkey meat
1/4 cup finely diced shallots
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
4 brioche burger buns
4 homemade or store-bought roasted tomato halves
1 bunch watercress, cleaned and stemmed
1/2 cup homemade or store-bought ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Place the chives in the pitcher of a blender with the olive oil. Blend until smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, add the chive puree, turkey, shallots, mustard, salt and bell peppers. Using clean hands, blend the mixture together until incorporated. Portion the turkey into 4 large burger patties and place on a tray and refrigerate.
  • On a hot grill or in a hot saute pan, sear the burgers on each side and then reduce the heat or move the burgers to a cooler spot on the grill, and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes. To test for doneness, poke the burgers with a skewer and press down to see if the juices run clear, or a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 150 degrees F.
  • Split and toast the buns, and then top each with a burger, a piece of roasted tomato, some watercress and some ranch dressing. Top each with the other half of the buns, then place a large skewer through the burgers and serve!

MOIST TURKEY BURGERS



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"Although I've tried a number of turkey burgers, I always thought they were too dry," says Shirlea Ann Roman of Jamestown, New York. "Cooking the onion first before adding it to the patties makes these burgers moist and flavorful."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
2 hamburger buns, split
2 lettuce leaves
2 slices tomato

Steps:

  • Place onion and oil in a small skillet; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until very soft, stirring occasionally. Cool., In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, mustard, pepper, salt and onion. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix just until combined. Shape into two patties. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. , In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PAN-FRIED TURKEY BURGERS



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Too cold out to grill? No grill? No problem. These are tasty turkey burgers pan-fried on the stovetop. The secret is to only flip them once. And don't go for the super lean turkey. You'll want a little bit of fat to make them juicy. Top with your favorite cheese and garnishes. Serve on your choice of bun or lettuce wrap and enjoy.

Provided by FrackFamily5 CA->CT

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 shallot
1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons steak sauce (such as A1®)
2 tablespoons dried parsley
¼ teaspoon garlic salt, divided, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Grate shallot with a medium plane of a grater into a large bowl. Be sure to collect the juice. Add turkey, mayonnaise, steak sauce, and parsley. Mix gently with your hands until fully incorporated. Divide into 4 equal portions and gently form into patties. Season tops with garlic salt and pepper.
  • Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, place in burgers, seasoned-sides down. Season the opposite sides with more garlic salt and pepper. Cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip; continue to cook until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 107.4 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 349.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CRISPY BAKED TURKEY BURGERS



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Ground turkey patties are breaded and baked in the oven. Serve on a bun with zesty sauce and shredded cabbage to make it a meal.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
2 eggs, divided
1 ¼ cups whole wheat bread crumbs, divided
3 scallions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 dashes hot sauce
¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Combine turkey, 1 egg, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, scallions, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Form mixture into 6 patties using a 1/3-cup measuring cup.
  • Beat remaining egg and hot sauce together in a bowl. Pour remaining bread crumbs into a bowl. Pour flour into a separate bowl.
  • Coat patties with flour, egg mixture, and bread crumbs, in that order, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray patties with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 131.9 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 415.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

MOIST TURKEY BURGERS



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I changed the recipe to make these delicious burgers for more people. I caramelized the onions to give it more depth of flavor. I also added Dijon mustard and real garlic instead of garlic powder. I also cut down on the amount of bread crumbs and made them out of whole wheat to make them a little healthier. I also omitted the soy sauce for the same reason. They came out great. The only thing I would do different next time is to give them just a little heat. Enjoy.

Provided by Wayne

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ½ teaspoons olive oil
2 ⅓ cups finely chopped onions
1 slice whole wheat bread, chopped into crumbs
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 ¾ teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt
3 ½ pounds lean ground turkey
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in the hot oil until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Mix bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, poultry seasoning, ground mustard, pepper, and salt with the onion. Break the turkey into small pieces into the bowl; mix with the bread crumb mixture until evenly combined. Shape the turkey mixture into 12 patties; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 20 minutes.
  • Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat.
  • Cook the patties in the hot skillet until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 152.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

TENDER TURKEY BURGERS



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"These juicy, tender patties on whole wheat buns make a wholesome, satisfying sandwich," relates field editor Sherry Hulsman of Louisville, Kentucky. "We especially like to grill them."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 large egg, lightly beaten
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
Whole wheat hamburger buns, split, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Pan-fry, grill or broil until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on buns if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ground turkey: Fresh ground turkey produces juicy and flavorful burgers. You can grind your turkey at home or purchase it pre-ground from the store.
  • Add seasonings and herbs: To enhance the flavor of your turkey burgers, add a blend of seasonings and herbs, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.
  • Use panko breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs help absorb moisture and create a crispy exterior. You can also use regular breadcrumbs if you don't have panko on hand.
  • Don't overmix the turkey mixture: Overmixing the turkey mixture can make the burgers tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Form the burgers gently: Handle the turkey mixture gently when forming the burgers. Overworking the mixture can also make the burgers tough.
  • Cook the burgers over medium heat: Cooking the burgers over medium heat helps prevent them from drying out. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the burgers reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Let the burgers rest: Before serving, let the burgers rest for a few minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the burgers, resulting in a more flavorful and juicy burger.

Conclusion:

Tender turkey burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are versatile and can be customized with your favorite seasonings and toppings. Whether you grill, pan-fry, or bake them, turkey burgers are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a lighter and healthier burger option, give turkey burgers a try!

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