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    Home » Chicken & Poultry

    Easy Ground Turkey Burgers Recipe

    Published: Jul 16, 2018 / Updated: May 16, 2021 / 33 Comments

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    These easy ground turkey burgers are tender and juicy. They're quick and a cinch to make - they'll be a family favorite all summer!

    close-up of a man holding a ground turkey burger with mayo, tomato, and lettuce on a sesame bun

    This healthy turkey burger recipe comes together fast. You can have these on your table in about 20 minutes!

    I have a ground chicken burger recipe that readers enjoy every summer. This easy turkey burger recipe is based off that one.

    I love using fresh herbs in my burgers; they make them taste extra summery.  It's so exciting to use my own home-grown herbs in recipes (well, even if it's just the two kinds haha). The taste difference is amazing.

    healthy ground turkey burger with tomato, lettuce, and mayo on a sesame bun on a white cutting board

    I topped these grilled turkey burgers with some mayo, butter leaf lettuce, tomato, and red onion. I absolutely love burgers, and I generally keep the toppings quite simple. If you've got quality fresh ingredients, you really don't need to add much. As always, feel free to top them with your favorite things. Avocado would work on these as well. And if you can't do a burger without ketchup, then by all means add it! 🙂

    A few years ago, I learned the trick of adding some mayo right into the burger mixture to help keep poultry burgers moist. It really works.

    I hope you will find that these are the best turkey burgers you've made at home!

    close-up of easy ground turkey burger with lettuce and tomato on a bun

    How to cook turkey burgers on the grill (success tips):

    • Don’t over handle the meat.
    • Make the patties and place them on wax paper.
    • Make a little depression with your thumb in the center of each burger so they cook evenly instead of puffing up in the middle.
    • Make sure you oil the grill before it’s up to temperature so the burgers don’t stick.
    • Slide the burgers onto the grill using a metal spatula so they don't fall apart (they are quite delicate).
    • Cooking temperature: every BBQ or grill is different, and burger thickness will vary. We cooked the burgers in our BBQ on medium high heat for around 5 min/side (we made 4 burgers). If you’re unsure they are properly cooked, you should use a meat thermometer. The inside meat temperature should read at least 165F. You could also use a grill pan or frying pan to make these.

    Love homemade burgers? You may also like my easy salmon burger recipe.

    ground turkey burger on a white cutting board with lettuce and tomatoes

    Will you make this turkey burger recipe? Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below.

    These healthy ground turkey burgers are moist and flavorful and have the best fresh seasoning blend. It's simple to learn how to make turkey burgers on the grill!

    Easy Ground Turkey Burgers Recipe

    These easy ground turkey burgers are tender and juicy. They're quick and simple to make - they'll be a family favorite all summer!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 burgers
    Calories 235 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound ground turkey (I used thigh, but feel free to use breast meat)
    • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
    • 1 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped finely
    • 1 large clove garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (I used Italian flavored)
    • 2 tablespoons mayo
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • Serve with: hamburger buns, butter leaf lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo, avocado... etc.

    Instructions
     

    • Oil and pre-heat your grill to high heat. 
    • Chop the chives and parsley, and prepare your toppings (tomato, onion, lettuce, etc.).
    • In a medium to large bowl, add the ground turkey, chives, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, breadcrumbs, mayo, and salt & pepper. Using your hands, gently mix everything together, taking care to not over handle the mixture.
    • Form burger patties one by one and place them on a sheet of wax paper. You should be able to make six small to average-size burger patties or four larger ones. Using your thumb, create a depression in the center of each patty so they cook evenly. Patties will be quite delicate. 
    • Turn the grill down to medium-high heat. Cook the burger patties until their internal temperature is at least 165F. Cooking time really depends on your grill and the thickness of the patties. Mine took about 5 minutes/side (made 4 patties). 
    • Once the burgers are cooked, you can toast the buns for about 20-30 seconds on each side if desired (we did this right on the grill after buttering them).
    • Assemble burgers and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Use an instant read meat thermometer to ensure the burgers are cooked to 165F internal temperature.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 29gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 303mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 179IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword ground turkey burger, turkey burger
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Halle says

      January 20, 2023 at 6:39 PM

      Hi Natasha… really big fan of yours! I was just wondering, if I wanted to make these with ground beef what recommendations would you suggest I do? I think the consistency between the two are different, no? TIA

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      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        January 21, 2023 at 10:49 AM

        Hi! Thank you!! I think you could for sure try. I think they might fall apart more easily with beef, but I'd just handle them more delicately. The flavors are definitely meant to go with ground turkey rather than beef, but I think it is worth a try. Let me know! 🙂

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        • Halle says

          February 2, 2023 at 1:24 PM

          Hi! So I tried it with ground beef, but it didn’t work out unfortunately 🙁 the flavor was amazing though. But I’m just not one for the texture of turkey. It tastes crumbly on burgers to me, the ones I’ve had in the past did anyway… 😕

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    2. Courtney says

      December 23, 2022 at 6:03 PM

      5 stars
      This was soooooo good! My supermarket didn’t have any chives so I used scallions and went a little heavier with the scallions. We put cheese, lettuce, mayo, tomato, red onion, and avocado My husband also put pickles on his. We loved it!! Great recipe!

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      • Natasha says

        December 23, 2022 at 6:09 PM

        Awesome! Thank you!!

        Reply
    3. Jerrod Fernandez says

      March 16, 2022 at 7:58 PM

      5 stars
      So good!!! I love these turkey burgers! Thank you for the recipe. I added a little Cajun spice to the meat and two finely diced serrano peppers because I like it spicy.

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        March 16, 2022 at 8:10 PM

        You're welcome, Jerrod! Thanks so much for your review! We love Cajun seasoning over here too 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jenn says

      December 9, 2021 at 6:36 PM

      I may be mixing this up with one of your other recipes but didn’t this recipe use to have Worcestershire sauce?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 9, 2021 at 7:07 PM

        Hi! Hmmm... I don't recall updating this recipe to take out the Worcestershire sauce. I think you could definitely add some to the burgers, though.

        Reply
    5. MM says

      September 14, 2021 at 6:23 PM

      5 stars
      Wonderful! So light and the turkey was soft. I didn’t have chives or bread crumbs, so I used finely diced white onion & dried oats. I cooked stovetop in a nonstick pan and made 10 small turkey patties. So much better than my usual turkey patty recipe. It’s a keeper!!

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      • Natasha says

        September 14, 2021 at 6:34 PM

        I'm so pleased you enjoyed them! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Heidi G says

      May 22, 2021 at 6:31 PM

      5 stars
      Made these as written (with Penzeys Tuscan Sunset to sub the Italian seasoning) and grilled. Fantastic! Very juicy and flavorful. Shared recipe with multiple people and will put them on the grill every time I fire it up this summer. They reheat great.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 22, 2021 at 8:50 PM

        I'm so glad you enjoyed them, Heidi! I appreciate you sharing the recipe. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Rebecca Baack says

      November 29, 2020 at 4:16 PM

      5 stars
      Delicious! Thanks so much for the great recipes. I am always looking for new and improved ways to cook ground turkey and this one is definitely a keeper. I added some feta cheese and Dijon mustard to the mix and they were perfection. Thank you!

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      • Natasha says

        November 30, 2020 at 9:38 AM

        So happy you liked the burgers!

        Reply
    8. Jessica says

      July 5, 2020 at 4:45 PM

      5 stars
      These are fabulous. We’ve made them several times now and they never disappoint. We made these the first time because we couldn’t find any red meat due to shortages. They were so good, I think we prefer them to red meat. Just perfect!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 5, 2020 at 6:24 PM

        That's really awesome!! I'm so happy to hear how much you like them.

        Reply
    9. Kandace says

      June 21, 2020 at 9:58 AM

      5 stars
      My fiancé and I made these the other night... oh my god, probably the best homemade burgers we’ve ever had. That little kick of lemon made them so flavorful and delish. Currently salivating wishing I had like 4 more.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 21, 2020 at 6:43 PM

        Wonderful!! Your comment makes me so happy. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Alex says

      April 28, 2020 at 8:26 AM

      5 stars
      Just made these last night and they were the best turkey burgers I’ve ever had. Super quick and easy and they were very juicy and flavorful. I would make these again often, they were extremely easy to make.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 28, 2020 at 11:37 AM

        I'm so happy to hear that!! Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
    11. Kiki says

      January 29, 2020 at 1:44 AM

      I have a general question regarding Turkey burgers and ground Turkey in general. Kind of a survey really lol. Ground dark turkey has about 14 grams of fat. It is possible to find lean ground beef with 14 grams of fat or even less. Ground turkey breast has about 2 grams of fat. You will have a bit less saturated fat in either the dark or white meat turkey, but other than that they both contain the same amount of protein and nutrients. So my question is, is using turkey a choice based on flavor for most people...and if not, are most people using ground dark or white turkey?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 29, 2020 at 9:49 AM

        I'll chime in. Here in Canada, the leanest ground beef I can find at a normal grocery store (they call it "extra lean" here and the definition is that it has maximum 10% fat) still has more calories/fat than the ground turkey I can easily buy (it's labeled as lean and it's dark meat, I believe. Some stores sell ground turkey breast, but I find it very dry). I personally prefer the taste of ground beef, but I don't mind ground turkey, so I use it in a lot of my day-to-day cooking (like I'll make turkey tacos pretty much weekly) when I need some fairly low fat protein.

        Reply
    12. Tracy says

      July 22, 2019 at 12:31 PM

      Love these! Can you make patties up and freeze them for a later date?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 22, 2019 at 3:38 PM

        Glad you like 'em! Sure, I think that would be fine. I haven't tried that personally, but I don't see why it wouldn't work to freeze them.

        Reply
    13. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      July 16, 2018 at 5:51 PM

      5 stars
      I make turkey burgers quite often Natasha when we want to go the healthier route for dinner! Can't wait to try your recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 16, 2018 at 7:53 PM

        Hope you love 'em, Mary Ann!!

        Reply
    14. Sarah Fennel says

      July 16, 2018 at 5:32 PM

      5 stars
      These pictures are making me hungry! YUM.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 16, 2018 at 7:53 PM

        Thanks, Sarah! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Matt Robinson says

      July 16, 2018 at 4:41 PM

      I love ground turkey so I can’t wait to make these!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 16, 2018 at 7:53 PM

        Hope you try them, Matt! I am sure the boys would like them.

        Reply
    16. Jeff the Chef says

      July 16, 2018 at 7:20 AM

      The pictures certainly look delicious! Garlic, chives, parsley, lemon juice … that sounds like a great combination!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 16, 2018 at 11:59 AM

        Thanks so much, Jeff!!

        Reply

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