As long as you use ground thighs and add a creamy ingredient such as mayonnaise, your burgers will be nice and juicy. I have many beef burger recipes on this website (these baked hamburgers are a big hit with readers), and I make them quite often for my family. But sometimes I feel like making something a little different. Beef is great, but even if you love it, variation is, after all, the spice of life! And these tasty turkey burgers, despite being quite lean, are delicious.
Ingredients
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty burgers. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: Ground turkey: Use ground thighs - 93% lean - not turkey breast. Mayonnaise: I like to use avocado oil mayonnaise. Chosen Foods and Kensington’s are good brands. Dijon mustard: This traditional French mustard is creamier and less vinegary than yellow mustard. To season: Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Chopped parsley: It’s best to use fresh parsley. But you can use a teaspoon of dried parsley instead. Olive oil: For frying. It’s such a delicious oil, but if you’d rather use an oil with a higher smoke point, you can use avocado oil instead.
Instructions
Making turkey burgers is easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:
Mix the ingredients. In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients except for the olive oil.Form into patties. With wet hands for easier handling, form the mixture into four ½-inch-thick patties.Cook the burgers. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Then add the patties and cook them until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
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Variations
You can experiment with adding more spices and herbs. Good options include ground cumin and dried thyme.You can use several types of fat for cooking the burgers, such as avocado oil or ghee.Cilantro is a good substitute for parsley in this recipe.
Serving suggestions
I like to serve these burgers on 90-second bread or cloud bread. You can also serve them in a lettuce wrap, or simply on a plate with a side salad and some quick pickles. Sides that go well with these burgers include carrot chips, eggplant chips, zucchini fries, and jicama fries.
Storing leftovers
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat them gently, covered, in the microwave on 50% power.
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