Juicy Turkey Burgers

Five juicy turkey patties on a grill pan.

5 from 1 vote

These turkey burgers are juicy and addictive, ready in just 20 minutes! The mix of lean turkey breast and rich thighs keeps them moist, with mayonnaise adding a creamy texture you'll love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Freezer friendly: 2 Months

Shelf life: 3 Days

Servings:

Author: Samira Kazan

Equipment

Instant-read thermometer

Ingredients

For the turkey burger patties

1 lb ground turkey breast
0.5 lb ground turkey thigh (dark meat)
2 cloves garlic minced
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp fresh parsley minced, optional
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

For Serving (optional)

5 burger buns
lettuce leaves
tomatoes sliced
red onion sliced
cheese sliced
mayonnaise

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey (breast and thigh), garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, mayo, and Dijon mustard.
Mix gently with your hands until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the burgers tender.
Divide the mixture into 5 equal portions. Shape into patties, about 1 inch thick. With your thumb, make a slight dimple in the center of each patty to prevent bulging while cooking.
Optionally (but highly recommended), cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help patties hold their shape.
Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat—grease with the olive oil.
While one side cooks (5-6 minutes), brush the other with more oil. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Add cheese during the last minute if desired.
Let the turkey patties rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve on buns with your choice of toppings, and enjoy your turkey burgers.

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Notes

Storage

Raw patties: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours, or freeze (separated by parchment paper to prevent sticking) for up to 3 months.

Cooked patties: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months (separate layers to prevent sticking).

Thawing: Thaw overnight in the fridge, then cook or reheat as needed.

Check the blog post for serving suggestions.

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