Description
Juicy grilled turkey burgers bring Mediterranean-inspired flavors to your summer barbecue. Packed with herbs, feta cheese, and a zesty yogurt sauce, these lean patties offer a refreshing twist on classic burger fare that you’ll savor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 ⅓ pounds (0.6 kg) 93% lean ground turkey
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely grated and squeezed of excess moisture
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
Cooking and Serving Ingredients:
- Oil, for the grill grates
- Burger buns
- Cheese
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Pickles
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Aioli
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for patty assembly and moisture control.
- Finely grate the onion, carefully removing excess liquid using paper towels to prevent soggy burgers.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey with grated onion, minced garlic, creamy mayonnaise, tangy Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning.
- Gently incorporate ingredients using fingertips, avoiding overworking the meat to maintain tenderness.
- Divide mixture into four uniform patties, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Chill patties in the freezer for approximately 20 minutes to help them retain shape during grilling.
- Preheat grill to medium-high temperature, creating ideal cooking conditions.
- Lubricate grill grates using tongs and an oil-dampened paper towel to prevent sticking.
- Place turkey patties on hot grates, cooking for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Optional: Add cheese during the final two minutes of grilling for melted goodness.
- Transfer grilled patties to prepared buns and garnish with preferred toppings and condiments.
- Serve immediately while burgers remain hot and juicy.
Notes
- Chilling patties helps them hold together and prevents crumbling during grilling, ensuring a juicy and intact burger.
- Use lean ground turkey and grate onion finely to keep burgers moist and flavorful without becoming dry.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee safe cooking and prevent foodborne illness.
- Lightly mix ingredients to maintain a tender texture, avoiding overmixing which can make burgers tough.
- Oil grill grates before cooking to prevent sticking and create beautiful grill marks on the burger surface.
- Let burgers rest for a few minutes after grilling to help juices redistribute, resulting in a more succulent meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg