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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Turkey

    Juicy Grilled Turkey Burgers

    Published: Aug 23, 2021 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    When you are making grilled turkey burgers there are a few rules to follow to make sure they are really, really good! One, add lots of flavor, two, use 93% lean turkey to keep it juicy, and three, cook to well done (165 F. degrees). This recipe for Grilled Turkey Burgers follows all the rules and is a delicious dinner on the grill!

    turkey burger on a bun with onions and tomatoes to the side

    If you love a good beef burger too, definitely check out this Amazing Grilled Burger Recipe!

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    1 Listen To The Recipe
    2 Why It’s the Best
    3 Ingredients
    4 Making Turkey Patties
    5 Grilling
    6 Turkey Burger Temperature
    7 Serving
    8 What To Serve with Turkey Burgers
    9 Storing
    10 Turkey Burger FAQ’s
    11 Other Awesome Burger Recipes
    12 Did you make this recipe?!
    13 Grilled Turkey Burgers

    Listen To The Recipe

    You can also listen to the full recipe and all the tips and tricks shared in this post, right on my podcast “Let’s Make Dinner“! There is an audio player included in the recipe card below.

    Why It’s the Best

    Here are just a few of the reasons you will make this your go-to Turkey Burger:

    • Layers and layers of flavor make sure your burger is not bland: onion mix, Worcestershire, and Dijon mustard.
    • The flavorings (sour cream, Dijon, and onion mix) also help keep your burger nice and juicy.
    • Even though they are tender and juicy, they still stay together on the grill!
    • The recipe calls for 93% lean ground turkey, which lends to the juiciness and flavor. Unless you have diet restrictions, NEVER use 99% lean ground turkey. It cooks up like the sole of a tennis shoe.

    Ingredients

    Here are the things that you will need to make AWESOME grilled turkey burgers.

    ingredients to make grilled turkey burgers

    Ground Turkey – I’ve said it before but it is worth repeating…Make sure you get the 93% lean ground turkey. Which means there is 7% fat left in the grind. You need that 7% to keep your burgers juicy and flavorful. Skip the 99% lean ground turkey. It has no flavor and cooks up like rubber.

    Making Turkey Patties

    Start by mixing all the flavorings together in a large bowl:

    • packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix
    • sour cream
    • Dijon
    • Worcestershire
    • garlic powder
    • kosher salt and pepper
    flavor mixes to add to turkey burgers

    Then add the ground turkey and with clean hands of a fork, lightly mix the turkey with the onion mixture. Just mix until everything is combined.

    Pro Tip: Overmixing will make tougher burgers that have a compact texture instead of being light.

    ground turkey mixed for patties

    To make the patties divide the meat mixture into 4 or 5 equal parts.

    Pro Tip: I like to do this by making a cross pattern in the meat, right in the bowl. See photo for reference:

    dividing turkey burger mix into 4 patties

    Form the patties about ½ inch to 1 inch thick. Place them on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment or wax paper sprayed with nonstick spray (the burgers can be sticky).

    Pro Tip: Pressing a divot in the center of each burger helps to prevent your Turkey Burgers from shrinking into little pucks on the grill.

    4 raw turkey burger patties

    Grilling

    Set your grill up for direct heat cooking – medium high heat.

    Grill the burgers, divot side down first, for about 4-5 minutes on the first side, then about 4 minutes on the second side.

    grilled turkey burgers

    Turkey Burger Temperature

    Ground Turkey is poultry so it needs to be cooked all the way through to be safe. It is not like beef which can be cooked from rare up to well done.

    Your Grilled Turkey Burgers need to be cooked to well done at 165 degrees internal temperature, measured with an instant read internal thermometer.

    Our favorite thermometer is the Thermoworks Thermapen (makes a great gift!!!).

    Serving

    This is not like the Chili Lime Turkey Burger that has specific toppings. This is more like a classic burger that you can top with whatever you like! Here are some great combos:

    • Classic: lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mayo, mustard.
    • BBQ: provolone cheese, French fried onions, pickled jalapenos, BBQ sauce.
    • Cheese: cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, white onion, ketchup, mustard.
    • Mexican: guacamole, pico de gallo, ranch.
    • Really Good: Bacon Jam, Boursin cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

    What To Serve with Turkey Burgers

    Here are some great side dish ideas to pair with your Turkey Burgers:

    1. Skillet Mac & Cheese
    2. Corn Casserole
    3. Roasted Asparagus
    4. Broccoli Bacon Salad
    5. Potato Salad
    6. Watermelon Margaritas

    Storing

    Leftover Grilled Turkey Burgers store perfectly in the fridge, in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    Warm them up in the microwave for about 1 minute and then serve with your favorite toppings.

    grilled turkey burgers with chips, pickles and lemonade

    Turkey Burger FAQ’s

    How long does it take to grill a turkey burger?

    If you have a ⅓ or ¼ pound turkey burger you will grill it over direct, medium/high heat for about a total of 8-10 minutes. Generally I cook 5 minutes on the first side, flip it, and cook 4 minutes on the second side.
    The most important thing with ground turkey is that you cook it to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

    How to grill a turkey burger without it falling apart?

    There are two things that will help you grill a turkey burger without it falling apart. One, don’t mix too much liquid in with the ground turkey before placing it on the grill, also make sure you form your patties well.
    Two, make sure your grill is really hot before putting the patty on the grates. Then do not move or flip it until it releases easily from the grate.

    Other Awesome Burger Recipes

    • Grilled Pork Burgers with Garlic Cream Sauce
    • Bacon Jam Burgers
    • Flavorful & Healthy- Grilled Chili Lime Turkey Burgers

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    grilled turkey burger on a bun with chips and a pickle

    Grilled Turkey Burgers

    Really flavorful and juicy turkey burgers that grill to perfection without falling apart or becoming dry!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 burgers
    Calories: 189kcal
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Equipment

    • Grill
    • parchment paper or wax paper (optional)

    Ingredients

    Turkey Burgers

    • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
    • 1 pkt Lipton Dry Onion Soup Mix
    • 2 tbsp sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • couple dashes Tabasco sauce
    • non stick spray (optional)

    Serving

    • buns
    • favorite burger toppings. See notes for ideas!
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    Instructions

    • Start by prepping your grill for direct heat grilling, medium/high heat.
    • In a large bowl mix together the dry onion soup mix, sour cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, kosher salt, pepper and Tabasco.
      Stir so it is well combined.
      1 pkt Lipton Dry Onion Soup Mix, 2 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, couple dashes Tabasco sauce
    • Add in the ground turkey and with clean hands or a fork, lightly mix the turkey in. Do not overmix or you will have tough/compact burgers.
      1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
    • Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts.
      To make transfer to the grill easier, prep a plate or baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper sprayed with non stick spray (the burgers can be sticky).
      non stick spray (optional)
    • Form 4 patties and press a large divot in the center of each patty. That helps prevent the burgers from shrinking on the grill.
    • Grill the burgers over direct heat, starting with the divot side down for about 5 minutes. Flip the burgers and cook for another 4 minutes.
      Your turkey burgers must reach 165 degrees internal temp to be safe to eat!
    • Off the grill let the burgers rest for about 5 minutes.

    Serving

    • Serve the burgers on buns, topped with all your favorite burger toppings (see notes for ideas).
      buns, favorite burger toppings. See notes for ideas!

    Notes:

    Optional Burger Toppings:
    • Classic: lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mayo, mustard.
    • BBQ: provolone cheese, French fried onions, pickled jalapenos, BBQ sauce.
    • Cheese: cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, white onion, ketchup, mustard.
    • Mexican: guacamole, pico de gallo, ranch.
    • Really Good: Bacon Jam, Boursin cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
    Beef Burger: If you love a good beef burger too you definitely need to check out this Knockout Grilled Burger Recipe!!!
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    Serving: 1turkey burger patty | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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