Best Turkey Burger Recipe

Just like a regular beef burger, you don’t want to over-complicate a turkey burger. This recipe will show you how to make the best turkey burgers, one that you may even prefer to the usual beef variety!

Ingredients in Turkey Burgers

• Lean ground turkey – This is where it all begins in making those turkey burgers.
• Medium onion – Grating it distributes that onion juice and keeps big chunks from messing up the texture.
• Worcestershire sauce – This will add more of a beefy flavor to your turkey patty recipe so no one will realize you’re using turkey instead of beef. It also helps ensure you end up with juicy turkey burgers.
• Mayonnaise – Unites your turkey together while adding moisture.
• Ketchup – Like the mayo, but with a richer flavor to mimic the taste of beef.
• Salt and pepper – The only turkey burger seasoning you’ll need. Add to your preference.

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Easy Turkey Burger Recipe

How would you like to have the best turkey burgers dinner done in just 20 minutes? Yup, you can do it with these homemade turkey burgers. They’re so simple. Once you get them ready, you can cook them in a skillet or go grill them if you prefer.

How do you Make Turkey Burgers from Scratch?

• You’ll start by grating your onion into a small bowl. In a medium bowl, you’ll put the ground turkey, ketchup, mayo, Worcestershire, and salt and pepper.
• Then you’ll drop the onion in and mix it together by hand.
• Shape the patties so they’re about a half inch to three quarters of an inch thick.
• Then heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in your skillet on medium-high heat. Cook each patty about 5 minutes per side, then serve up with your choice of buns and toppings!

Expert Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Turkey Burger Every Time

• Buy quality lean ground turkey. The better the turkey, the better your ground turkey burgers will be.
• Don’t skip that mayo. Even if you hate mayo, I promise you won’t taste it here. This is what will keep your turkey burgers juicy and tasty.
• Get a food thermometer. Unlike beef, turkey needs to be cooked completely through. This way, you’ll know your turkey burgers are cooked enough without overcooking them and drying them out.

Is a turkey burger healthier than a hamburger?

Turkey has a lower saturated fat content over beef. This makes it a healthier choice than a typical beef burger.

How do you make turkey burger patties?

Turkey burger patties are so easy to make. Just follow this recipe and you’ll have them shaped and ready to cook in 10 minutes.

How to season turkey burgers?

When seasoning turkey burgers you will add your seasoning in the patty mix before making your turkey burger patties. This ensures the seasoning is well combined in each patty.

How do you doctor up a turkey burger?

The secret to doctoring up a turkey burger is adding in Worcestershire sauce. It creates an umami flavor that will surprise and delight.

How do you keep turkey burgers from falling apart?

Ground turkey is much leaner than even lean varieties of ground beef. For this reason, you must add some moisture to the meat. This is why this recipe includes ketchup and mayonnaise to moisten things up and bond the meat together.

How to Cook Turkey Burgers

These turkey burgers are cooked on the stove top. It’s so simple! You can also fire up your grill, but I think turkey burgers come out best in the skillet.

How do I cook turkey burgers all the way?

When cooking ground turkey burgers, you need to cook them over medium-high heat on the stove for 5 minutes per side. After 5 minutes on that second side, check with a meat thermometer to see if the turkey burger internal temp reads 165F.

How long does a turkey burger take to cook?

How long to cook turkey burgers will depend on the leanness of your meat. On average, tt takes 5 minutes per side to cook a turkey burger, or 10 minutes per patty.

How do you know when turkey burgers are cooked?

When cooking turkey burgers, you should check with your meat thermometer that the turkey burger temp reaches 165F to ensure it is completely cooked through.

How do I keep my turkey burger moist?

Don’t skip adding mayonnaise or ketchup to your turkey meat mixture. This will add robust flavor and keep your meat moist and juicy.

How do you keep ground turkey burgers moist?

I must emphasize the use of mayo and ketchup in the burgers. It helps bind them and add flavor without drying them out.

What is good on Turkey Burgers?

Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard are always favorites in my house. I like to set up a platter with toppings so my husband and kids can pick what they like and top their burgers. You can top it with avocado, cheese, fried eggs, onion rings, and really any toppings that you love.

How to Store Turkey Burgers?

Your turkey burgers should be kept in the fridge or freezer to keep them from spoiling.

How Long Do Turkey Burgers Last?

In your fridge, you can keep turkey burgers for about 2 to 3 days. Anything after this needs to be frozen to prevent wasting food.

Can You Freeze Turkey Burgers?

Yes! I like to make up extra patties and freeze them myself. They’ll be good this way for about 2 months.

How to Reheat Turkey Burgers?

It is best to reheat turkey burgers in the oven. When cooking burgers in the oven, 400F is a good turkey burger temperature for reheating quickly. Once it preheats, I use a metal rack on top of a baking sheet to catch the fat run-off. Cook them about 3 minutes and they’ll be perfect!

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Classic Turkey Burger Recipe

This PERFECT lean Turkey Burger recipe is healthy and packed full of flavor! This entire recipe is on the table in only 20 minutes and the kids love it. I made these for a bbq recently and people kept coming back for seconds.

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Prep 10 minutes mins

Cook 10 minutes mins

Total 20 minutes mins

Calories 302

Servings 4 servings

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Ingredients

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• ▢ 2/3 medium onion
• ▢ 1 lb lean ground turkey
• ▢ 1 tsp black pepper
• ▢ 1 tsp salt
• ▢ 1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ▢ 2 1/2 tbsp ketchup
• ▢ 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• ▢ 4 hamburger buns
• ▢ 1 tbsp vegetable oil or olive, canola, oil
• ▢ Optional toppings: onion, tomato, lettuce, pickles, ketchup, mustard

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  Large mixing bowl

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1. First, grate the onion into a small bowl. In a medium bowl, add the turkey, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt and pepper. Add in the grated onion and mix well using your hands. Shape the turkey mixture into four patties that are between 1/2- 3/4 inch thick.
2. Heat your 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet on medium-high. Cook the turkey patties for about 5 minutes per side. Serve on buns with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories302kcalCarbohydrates26gProtein31gFat8gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat2gTrans Fat1gCholesterol63mgSodium1028mgPotassium478mgFiber1gSugar6gVitamin A87IUVitamin C2mgCalcium89mgIron3mg

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How to cook a whole Turkey (Best Turkey Recipe)

Cooking a whole turkey might seem like a big challenge since it’s usually the centerpiece to a special meal, particularly during the holidays. But this is the best turkey recipe because it uses simple ingredient that bring about beautiful results in presentation and flavor.

Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey Ingredients

Below you can find a complete list of the ingredients you will need to make this delicious classic Thanksgiving turkey recipe. The list of ingredients is simple and can be found at any major supermarket.

• Whole Turkey – well, obviously!
• Yellow onions – these make for pungent aromatics.
• Baby red potatoes – creates a base under the turkey while keeping the bottom of the pan for perfect circulation.
• Carrots – gives your baked turkey some color when serving, plus they taste so good with the herb butter and turkey juices.
• Fresh herbs – rosemary, sage, and thyme combination make the perfect turkey seasoning.
• Lemon – creates a dazzling flavor.
• Garlic – for the herb butter.
• Unsalted butter – choose unsalted as you’ll be salting the turkey.

Easy Traditional Turkey Recipe

When cooking a turkey in the oven the baking time takes several hours. However, this easy turkey recipe is prepped in just 30 minutes. As it bakes, you can use that time to focus on creating all of the side dishes that will pair perfectly with your meal. Ideally, you’ll have prepped all that before too and you can finally put your feet up (or sneak a glass of wine!).

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How do you Make Roast Turkey

• If you want things to go smoothly, you should remember to let your turkey sit on the counter for an hour to come to room temperature. Letting your turkey come up to room temperature before cooking will allow it to cook more evenly and faster.
• You’ll prep the roasting dish with veggies and get the herb butter ready.
• After that, you’re ready to start on the turkey. When preparing a turkey, don’t forget to remove the neck and giblets from the inside first.
• Then, pat the turkey dry and start by seasoning it inside and out with salt and pepper.

Fill the cavity with aromatics, put the herb butter under the skin, and bake it. You’ll soon be reveling in the smell of savory baked turkey. There is nothing that brings the family together like a turkey feast!

Expert Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Turkey Every Time

• Plenty of thawing time – Allow enough time for your turkey to thaw in the fridge. Do not even try baking a turkey if it’s still frozen. Start early as this thawing process can take between 3-5 days in the refrigerator.
• Stuff your turkey with aromatics – This recipe calls for lemon, fresh herbs, and onion to go into the cavity. It makes the meat more moist and imparts the perfect flavor in oven roasted turkey.
• Don’t forget to remove the giblets – My mom likes to tell me about the first turkey she ever made. She didn’t know that bag was in there and needless to say, her kitchen filled up with stinky smoke and they wound up going out to eat. Yes, there is a bag usually inside the turkey neck with the giblets. Remove it first 🙂

How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey

There are several ways to cook a turkey, however a roast turkey recipe is the most traditional and best way to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving holiday. Once you do all the prep work, cooking a turkey is simple. Make it easy on yourself by prepping everything beforehand so all you have to do is put it together and bake the bird.

How do you prepare a turkey?

You’ll need to make sure your turkey is thawed completely. If you purchased a frozen turkey it can take between 3-5 days for it to defrost in the fridge. Once it is fully defrosted, pull your turkey out of the fridge for about an hour and let it come up to room temperature. Once it is at room temp you can start your prep. You will have to remove the neck and giblets which come in a bag that can be found inside the turkey. From there, you’ll pat it dry and season it, stuffing it with aromatic herbs and spreading butter under the skin to keep it moist.

What is the best way to season a turkey?

Seasoning inside the bird as well as seasoning under the skin are among the best ways to season a turkey. This will add so much more flavor as sometimes the seasonings on the top can drop off. The seasoning under the skin will remain in tact and and keep the meat flavorful and juicy.

What can I put in my turkey for flavor?

Lemon, onion, and herbs like rosemary, sage, and thyme are all wonderful aromatics to put in your turkey. This helps give it more flavor and a heavenly aroma too.

Do I butter or oil my turkey?

Butter is best for adding a beautiful, rich flavor while keeping the turkey meat moist. Plus, it helps the skin get nice and golden brown. The skin over the turkey breast is very thin and will be be the first to brown.

Should I put butter under the skin of my turkey?

Butter under the turkey skin is one of the best tricks for a perfect tasting bird. But go a step further and use my herb butter to get the most delightful flavor of all. Adding seasoning under the skin is a trick of the pros.

How do I Keep my Turkey Moist

My secret is using the herb butter under the skin. Not only does it add amazing flavor, but it also serves to keep the meat tender and moist.

How can I prepare my turkey the night before Thanksgiving?

You can season it and get it ready the night before. If you choose to butter it at this point, you should plan on buttering it again before it goes in the oven to help the skin brown up nicely.

Turkey Cook Time – How long to cook a whole turkey in the oven?

Knowing how long to cook a whole turkey in the oven will vary depending on the weight of your turkey. The rule of thumb is to check the weight of your turkey (it should say on the sticker label) and cook it for 15-20 minutes at 325°F per pound of turkey (unstuffed). The best way to not overcook or undercook your turkey is to use a meat thermometer to check the turkey internal temperature. The USDA recommends the turkey internal temp to reach 165°F.

It is always recommended to use a meat thermometer to make sure you are cooking your turkey properly. Meat thermometers are a quick and easy way to take the stress and guesswork out of cooking a turkey. You can set the temperature and forget it. Most of the electronic meat thermometers will beep when its ready so you know its perfectly cooked and still moist every time!

Expert Tip For Best Results

For best results, roast the turkey on a rack set inside the roasting pan so air circulates beneath the bird, this helps promote even browning and crisping of the underside of the skin. Also, about 30 minutes before the end of cooking, tent the breast loosely with foil if it’s too dark, which lets the legs finish without overcooking. After removing the turkey from the oven, allow it to rest for at least 20 minutes before carving, this gives the juices a chance to redistribute and dramatically improves the moistness of every slice. Use those drippings from the rack as a base for a rich, flavorful gravy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you roast a turkey without drying it out?

Pay attention to your turkey roasting time. The turkey cooking time per pound is 15 to 20 minutes at 325°F per every pound of unstuffed turkey. Your meat thermometer can help you be certain it’s cooked to 165°F internally to prevent it from being overcooked and dry or under cooked. They are a pro tip to a perfectly cooked turkey every single time.

Do you put water in the bottom of the turkey pan?

There’s no need to do that. With the turkey drippings and juices coming out all over the veggies at the bottom, there will be plenty of delightful turkey broth soon enough as the base for your turkey gravy.

Do you cook a turkey covered or uncovered?

Some people cover their turkeys, but that won’t let the skin brown up. You need to get that golden skin first. Then you can cover it up as you wish.

How often do I baste a turkey?

Basting a turkey is not required, but if you choose to do so, go with 30-minute intervals.

What to Serve with Baked Turkey (Side Dishes)

With this baked turkey recipe, you will have red potatoes, onions, and carrots at the bottom of your roasting pan. But you’ll likely want some more things. Dinner rolls, mashed potatoes with gravy, sauteed seasonal green veggies (like spinach or brussels sprouts), baked sweet potatoes, and a fresh salad are all fine ideas.

How to Store Leftover Turkey

Once the big meal is complete, wrap leftover turkey in aluminum foil or stow in an airtight container. You can keep it in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. A turkey feast makes lots of wonderful leftovers! You can use them for turkey sandwiches, turkey soup, and more turkey plates.

Can You Freeze Turkey?

Turkey is a wonderful thing to have in the freezer. You can use it to make other meals, making meal prep a breeze. You’ll need to take time to pull all the meat off the bones and separate it. Then it can be kept in your freezer for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Frozen Turkey

I put it in the fridge overnight and then bake it at 300F with a little broth or gravy to keep it from drying out. This should take about 30 minutes.

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Easy Traditional Turkey Recipe

This foolproof traditional Thanksgiving Turkey recipe is always a crowd pleaser. Its an easy recipe that comes out moist and loaded with flavor every time! The garlic herb butter really makes this recipe stand out. My family looks forward to the holidays every year because of this meal. Now you can share it with your family too!

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Prep 30 minutes mins

Cook 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Total 4 hours hrs

Calories 367

Servings 12 servings

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Ingredients

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• ▢ 1 15-20 lb turkey
• ▢ 6 yellow onions 3 peeled and quartered, 3 halved
• ▢ 2 lemons quartered
• ▢ 1 oz fresh rosemary
• ▢ 1 oz fresh sage
• ▢ 1 oz fresh thyme
• ▢ 5-6 carrots peeled, chopped
• ▢ 10-12 baby red potatoes halved
• ▢ 1/2 tbsp olive oil

Herb Butter

• ▢ 1 1/2 cups butter unsalted
• ▢ 1 1/2 tsp salt
• ▢ 1/2 black pepper
• ▢ 10-12 garlic cloves crushed
• ▢ 2 1/2 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary, sage, thyme

Equipment

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  Turkey roasting pan
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  Turkey baster

Method

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1. Remove your thawed turkey from the fridge and allow to sit for 1 hour and reach room temperature. Preheat your oven to 325F.
   
2. In a large roasting pan, place a layer of carrots, baby red potatoes, and onions on the bottom. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil. In the meantime, make your herb butter by combining butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and freshly chopped herbs.
   
3. Once you’ve made the herb butter, remove the turkey from the packaging and take out the neck and giblets. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Place the turkey on a wire rack in the roasting dish and then season the entire turkey including the thighs and cavity with salt and pepper.
   
4. Place the lemon, onion and herbs inside the cavity of the turkey. Using your fingers, loosen the skin on the breasts of the turkey until you are able to place several tablespoons of the herb butter underneath. Baste the entire turkey with the remaining herb butter mixture, then roast at 325F at about 15 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
   
5. Allow the turkey to rest for at least 20 minutes before carving

Nutrition

Calories367kcalCarbohydrates49gProtein11gFat17gSaturated Fat2gCholesterol1mgSodium345mgPotassium1062mgFiber6gSugar6gVitamin A4469IUVitamin C36mgCalcium112mgIron4mg

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