Turkey burger
The humble turkey burger has been around for centuries, and its popularity is only growing. This delicious and healthy alternative to the beef burger is perfect for anyone looking for a leaner option.
Turkey burgers are thought to have originated in the Ottoman Empire, where ground turkey was a common ingredient in dishes. The modern turkey burger as we know it began to take shape in the early 20th century, when German immigrants introduced the idea of using ground turkey in burgers to the United States.
Turkey burgers quickly gained popularity as a healthy alternative to beef burgers, and they became a staple of American cuisine. Today, there are endless ways to enjoy a turkey burger, from simple grilled versions to elaborate recipes with all sorts of toppings and flavorings.
Advice
Turkey burgers can be a delicious, healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. When making turkey burgers, it is important to be mindful of the fact that turkey meat can dry out more easily than beef. To ensure that your burgers are juicy and flavorful, be sure to add plenty of seasonings and spices to the ground turkey before forming into patties. Additionally, adding a bit of olive oil or butter to the patties will help keep them moist. Finally, make sure to cook the burgers to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure they are cooked through.
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Recipes
Cheddar-Stuffed Turkey Burger With Avocado
- mayonnaise
- milk
- parsley
- salt
- egg
- ground turkey
- black pepper
- avocado
- butter
- hawaiian hamburger bun
- cheddar cheese
Apple Maple Turkey Burgers with Maple-Dijon Sauce
- hamburger bun
- hamburger condiment
- dijon mustard
- poultry seasoning
- ground turkey breast
- applesauce
- salt
- mayonnaise
- bacon
- black pepper
- maple syrup
Greek-Style Turkey Burgers
- black pepper
- feta
- ground turkey
- basil
- oregano
- parsley
- italian seasoning
- onion powder
- olive
- garlic powder
Mushroom and Turkey Burgers
- baharat
- hamburger bun
- paprika
- salt
- ground turkey
- mushroom base
- baharat
- cinnamon
- egg
- cumin seed
- nutmeg
- onion
- parsley
- cayenne pepper
- canola
- allspice berry
- black peppercorn
- cilantro
- mint
- garlic
Turkey Burgers
- ground turkey
- canola oil
- dijon mustard
- worcestershire sauce
- egg
- ketchup
- garlic powder
- pepper
- onion powder
- bread crumb
- salt
- bun
- condiments ketchup
- lettuce
Extra-Juicy Turkey Burgers
- garlic powder
- cumin
- ground turkey
- salt
- onion
- lime juice
- worcestershire sauce
- avocado
- red cabbage
- mayonnaise
- olive oil
- sriracha
- hamburger bun
Juicy Baked Turkey Burgers With Garlic
- egg
- ground turkey
- ground turkey breast
- olive oil
- creole seasoning
- salt
- bread crumb
- black pepper
- garlic
- lemon juice
- cilantro
- onion
- hamburger bun
- lettuce
Jalapeño Cheddar Guacamole Turkey Burgers with Crispy Onions
- ground turkey
- smoked paprika
- egg
- cheddar cheese
- panko bread crumb
- buttermilk
- all purpose flour
- avocado
- jalapeño
- onion
- hamburger bun
- smoked gouda
- chipotle mayo
- lime juice
- salt
- oil
Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
- ground turkey
- dill
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- oregano
- egg
- black pepper
- salt
- spinach
- cucumber
- tomato
- onion
- feta
- salt
- garlic
- greek yogurt
- wheat hamburger bun
- bibb lettuce
- onion
Turkey Burgers With Green Garlic and Parsley
- FOR SERVING
- iceberg lettuce
- ketchup
- pickle
- onion
- red pepper
- tomato
Cajun Turkey Burgers with Cayenne Curly Fries
- onion
- hot sauce
- olive oil
- green onion
- ground turkey
- ranch dressing
- cayenne pepper
- black pepper
- salt
- fry
- bacon
- cajun seasoning
- butter lettuce
- onion bun
- onion
- tomato
Grilled Beef and Turkey Burgers With Basil
- red pepper
- egg
- ground turkey
- black pepper
- salt
- parmesan cheese
- basil
- ketchup
- garlic
- onion
- hamburger bun
Mediterranean Turkey Burger
- Turkey Patties
- onion
- cumin
- pepper
- parsley
- ground turkey
- olive oil
- oregano
- salt
- garlic
- Tzatziki Sauce
- greek yogurt
- dill
- garlic
- english cucumber
- salt
- pepper
- za atar
- Burger
- tzatziki sauce
- tomato
- feta
- hamburger bun
- romaine lettuce
Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers
- spinach
- ground turkey
- oregano
- garlic
- tomato
- greek yogurt
- lemon
- onion
- feta crumble
- black pepper
- salt
- black pepper
- hamburger bun
- green leaf lettuce
Juicy Turkey Burgers
- ground turkey
- worcestershire sauce
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Caesar Salad Turkey Burgers
- salt
- vegetable oil
- watermelon
- dijon mustard
- worcestershire sauce
- lemon zest
- garlic
- romaine lettuce heart
- ground turkey
- onion
- mayonnaise
- parmesan cheese
- sesame hamburger bun
Thai Turkey Burgers
- bread
- vegetable oil
- sriracha
- jalapeño
- shallot
- ginger
- fish sauce
- ground turkey
- mayonnaise
- cilantro
- brioche bread
Blue Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Burgers
- olive oil
- poultry seasoning
- ground turkey breast
- hamburger roll
- blue cheese
Turkey Burgers
- ground turkey
- dijon mustard
- worchestershire sauce
- egg
- bread crumb
- garlic
- salt
BLT Turkey Burgers
- tomato
- vegetable oil
- turkey sausage
- salt
- garlic
- zucchini
- onion
- white vinegar
- sugar
- cheddar cheese
- hamburger bun
- bacon
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
- ground turkey
- worchestershire sauce
- garlic
- salt
Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Burger
- hamburger bun
- turkey burger patty
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
- panko bread crumb
- ground turkey
- mayonnaise
- monterey jack cheese
- hamburger bun
- cheese
- cooking spray
- salt
- tomato
Juicy Turkey Burgers
- ground turkey
- onion
- worcestershire sauce
- egg yolk
- garlic powder
- barbecue sauce
- bread crumb
- bacon
- hamburger bun
- lettuce
- salt
Bacon Turkey Burgers with Pineapple Aioli
- ground turkey
- mccormick grill mates molasses bacon seasoning
- pineapple
- mayonnaise
- hamburger roll
Turkey Burgers
- ricotta cheese
- salt
- black pepper
- dijon mustard
- worcestershire sauce
- ground turkey
Peruvian Turkey Burgers with Aji Sauce
- cilantro
- lime juice
- lime juice
- soy sauce
- apple cider vinegar
- garlic
- cumin
- greek yogurt
- oregano
- black pepper
- smoked paprika
- jennie ground turkey
- olive oil
- garlic
- jalapeño
- queso fresco
- hamburger bun
- lettuce
- salt
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- hamburger bun
- salt
- black pepper
- ground turkey
Staple Ingredients
- ground turkey 70%
- salt 70%
Common Ingredients
- onion 48%
- hamburger bun 44%
Usual Ingredients
- garlic 37%
- black pepper 30%
- egg 30%
- olive oil 26%
- tomato 26%
- mayonnaise 22%
Rarey Ingredients
- worcestershire sauce 19%