Homemade Turkey Burgers Recipe
Flavorful and juicy turkey burgers cooked up on the stove! A delicious and filling meal for any day of the week. We make the standard recipe into 6, ⅓ pound burgers, but feel free to make them smaller if preferred!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 235kcal
Equipment
- Cutting Board(s)
- Skillet or Griddle
- Spatula for Flipping
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey (recommend 93% lean, 7% fat variety)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Cup panko bread crumbs (we like whole wheat)
- 4 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined (note: you can use a spoon or spatula, but using your hands will be much quicker and more effective).
- *Optionally* let mixture chill in refrigerator for 20-30min to firm up (this isn’t strictly necessary, but it will make forming patties easier; feel free to eliminate this step if you’re in a time crunch)
- Separate mixture into six equal parts and form into patties (tip: press patties together between two wax-paper lined cutting boards; this will ensure patties are the same thickness throughout which will enable more even cooking).
- Heat a greased pan or griddle over medium heat, then cook the patties for approximately 5 minutes per side. The burgers are done cooking once internal temp reaches 165°F.
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Notes
Recipe Variations and Substitutions:
Replace the onion powder with fresh, finely diced onions. If preferred, omit the onion powder and add finely diced yellow or white onion to your burger mix.
Temping Burgers Tip:
Don't over-temp your burgers, it'll drain the juices resulting in a dry burger. Yes, you should use an instant read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of your turkey patties are 165°F BUT you should not poke your burgers over and over and over allowing the juices to run out.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
