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!
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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.
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
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.
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:
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.
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.
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:
- Skillet Mac & Cheese
- Corn Casserole
- Roasted Asparagus
- Broccoli Bacon Salad
- Potato Salad
- 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.
Turkey Burger FAQ’s
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.
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.
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Grilled Turkey Burgers
Equipment
- Grill
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!
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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
Notes:
- 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.
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