Indulge in a healthy twist on a classic favorite with my turkey burger recipe! I’ve experimented with my fair share of recipes throughout the years, but this tried-and-true menu item takes the cake for the best turkey burger (if I do say so myself). Made with clean, everyday ingredients, and prepared in less than 5 steps, this recipe seriously could not be easier (or more delicious). The juicy, and incredibly flavorful patty can be cooked on a grill, stovetop, or broiled in the oven. I love this recipe for hosting. The minimal prep and short cook time are perfect to keep on hand for busy weeknights! Add your favorite toppings and enjoy an irresistible, guilt-free burger experience!
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The Best Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 whole egg beaten
- ½ cup zucchini grated
- ½ cup carrot grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp coarse ground black pepper
- 4 brioche hamburger buns split and toasted
Toppings of your choice: lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine turkey, egg, zucchini, carrot, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, oats, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Gently mix ingredients together and form into 4 patties.
- Place patties on the grill. Cook approximately 5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees; turning only once. Transfer to buns and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- As an alternative cooking method, cook stovetop with a grill pan (don’t forget to add a spray of olive oil) or in the broiler of your oven.
- For sanitation purposes, I use these disposable food safe cooking gloves when combining the ingredients.
- This grilling tong and turner set is ideal for grilling. It’s much longer than traditional products which allows you to stay a safe distance from the grill.
- To bind the ingredients together I add rolled oats. You can also use bread crumbs (or gluten-free bread crumbs).
- I love brioche buns, but use whichever hamburger buns you prefer. For a gluten-free alternative, forgo the buns and use Romaine lettuce or Boston lettuce for the perfect wrap.
- Get creative with your toppings. barbecue sauce, Thousand Island dressing, cheese, mayo, honey mustard, sprouts, caramelized onions and peppers, bacon… the list is endless. Yum!!
Tiffy’s Tips
~As an alternative cooking method, cook stovetop with a grill pan (don’t forget to add a spray of olive oil) or in the broiler.
~I love brioche buns, but use whichever hamburger buns you prefer. For a gluten-free alternative, forgo the buns and use Romaine lettuce or Boston lettuce for the perfect wrap.
~Get creative with your toppings. Barbeque sauce, Thousand Island dressing, cheese, mayo, honey mustard, sprouts, caramelized onions and peppers, bacon… the list is endless. Yum!!
