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Grilled turkey burgers stacked with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and avocado on toasted buns, served with sweet potato fries and dipping sauce.

Turkey Burgers Recipe – Juicy Grilled Burger with Lean Ground Turkey

These are the Best Turkey Burgers—juicy, tender, and packed with flavor! Made with lean ground turkey, garlic, onion, and a blend of spices, they’re grilled to perfection and topped with your favorite fixings. Whether you serve them on toasted buns or lettuce wraps, these burgers are a healthier twist on a classic cookout favorite. Great for summer BBQs, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Quick to make, easy to customize, and guaranteed to satisfy!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Lettuce wraps, Main Course, Meal prep bowls, Sandwiches
Cuisine American
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Grill, skillet, or griddle
  • Meat thermometer
  • Tray or plate for chilling
  • Parchment paper (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp ricotta cheese or chopped mushrooms
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp finely diced onion
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley or thyme
  • Optional: 4 small butter pats, shredded cheese, BBQ sauce
  • 4 burger buns
  • Toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, avocado, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Mix Ingredients In a bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, ricotta or mushrooms, and all seasonings. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Form Patties Divide into 4 equal portions. Shape into ½-inch thick patties. Insert butter pat or cheese in center if desired. Chill for 15–30 minutes.
  • Preheat Cooking Surface Heat grill, skillet, or griddle over medium heat. Lightly oil the surface.
  • Preheat Cooking Surface Heat grill, skillet, or griddle over medium heat. Lightly oil the surface.
  • Cook Patties Cook for 5–7 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F. Avoid pressing down on patties.
  • Add Cheese (Optional) Top with cheese during last minute of cooking. Cover briefly to melt.
  • Serve Toast buns and layer with toppings. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Ricotta or mushrooms add moisture without sogginess.
  • Chilling patties helps them hold shape.
  • Dijon mustard boosts flavor and binding.
  • Flash-freeze raw patties for easy future meals.
  • Let cooked burgers rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Keyword grilled turkey, healthy burger, lean burger, meal prep, summer cookout, turkey burger