Best 8 Delicious Grilled Turkey Burgers Recipes

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**Grilled Turkey Burgers: A Summertime Delight**

As the weather warms and the grilling season begins, it's time to switch up your burger routine with something healthier and just as delicious: grilled turkey burgers. Made with ground turkey, these burgers are lean and packed with protein, making them a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers. Plus, they're incredibly versatile and can be customized with a variety of toppings and sauces to suit your taste. This article features three mouthwatering grilled turkey burger recipes that are sure to become your new favorites. From a classic turkey burger with all the fixings to a spicy chipotle turkey burger and a Mediterranean-inspired turkey burger with feta and tzatziki sauce, these recipes offer something for everyone. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy a healthier and flavorful twist on the classic summer staple.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ACTUALLY DELICIOUS TURKEY BURGERS



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This is a simple and delicious recipe. After making them the first time my husband said 'no more' to beef burgers. These are really good - any cooking method may be used, and they freeze very well. The recipe can also be used for meatballs or meat loaves.

Provided by Trudi Davidoff

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds ground turkey
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup finely diced onion
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties.
  • Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 354.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

GRILLED GROUND TURKEY BURGERS



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These juicy, tender patties on whole wheat buns make a wholesome, satisfying sandwich. We especially like to grill this turkey burger recipe, but you could also pan-fry them. -Sherry Hulsman, Elkton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, celery, onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , On a greased grill, cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DELICIOUS GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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These grilled turkey burgers are super easy to prepare and really moist and delicious!

Provided by katquilter

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
salt to taste
4 thin slices Swiss cheese
4 Hawaiian-style hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine turkey, red onion, sour cream, mustard, and steak seasoning in a bowl until well mixed. Form into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Drizzle with olive oil on both sides and season with salt.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side, laying Swiss cheese over burgers just before removing from the grill. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Place burgers on buns and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 153.1 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 695.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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Orange marmalade gives a citrus twist to moist burger. Ground turkey offers a nice change from the usual hamburger patty.-Patty Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
5 hamburger buns, split
5 slices Swiss cheese (1/2 ounce each)
5 onion slices
5 tomato slices
1/2 cup shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into five 1/2-in.-thick patties., On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill burgers, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, basting occasionally with marmalade. , Grill buns, cut side down, for 2-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve burgers on buns with cheese, onion, tomato and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 743mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS (JUICY AND DELICIOUS)



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Enjoy a flavorful, juicy burger with a Hawaiian teriyaki twist.

Provided by Matthew Eads

Categories     Main Course

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. lean ground turkey
½ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup teriyaki marinade
1 small yellow or red onion (diced)
⅛ cup parsley (finely chopped)
1 clove garlic, minced (or 2 tsp garlic powder)
1 egg (beaten)
1 can sliced pineapple
Swiss cheese (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Start by combining all the ingredients, minus the salt and pepper, in a large mixing bowl. It's important to get them mixed together well. The best way to do that is to just get in there with your hands and mix it up.
  • Once it's mixed, divide it into four equal parts. You don't have to weigh them for exact portions, just go by sight and get them as equal as possible. I like to roll them into balls for the best estimate. This method also makes forming the burger patties really easy.
  • Form your patties and place them on parchment paper. Then sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
  • Place the patties in the freezer to allow them to set up. This makes for an easier transfer to the hot grill when the grill is preheated (about 20 minutes).
  • Light your grill and set up for medium-high direct heat.
  • Once your grill is preheated, remove the turkey burgers from the freezer. Give them a light coating of olive oil. You can also use a non-stick cooking spray. Place the burgers on the grill directly over the hot coals.
  • Grill them for four minutes per side, with a 90-degree turn at the halfway point. Then flip the burgers and add the pineapple slices directly over the coals.
  • Cook both the burgers and pineapple for 2 minutes. Then flip the pineapple, turn the burgers 90 degrees, and add the optional cheese. Place the lid on the grill and allow them to grill for another 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Check the burgers' internal temperature with a reliable quick-read thermometer. They should be around 160 °F. Remove the burgers and pineapple from the grill and place them on the buns.

BEST-EVER GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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The absolute Best Grilled Turkey Burgers recipe! These easy turkey burgers are super juicy, super flavorful, & super straight-forward. Made with just 5 simple ingredients, these turkey burgers are perfect for weeknight grilling & summer BBQs.

Provided by Jess Larson | Plays Well With Butter

Categories     Sandwiches & Burgers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely grated & squeezed of excess moisture
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (see Recipe Notes)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
oil, for the grill grates
for serving, as desired: burger buns, cheese of choice, toppings of choice (e.g. lettuce, tomatoes, thinly sliced onion, pickles, etc.), condiments of choice (e.g. mustard, ketchup, et.c)

Steps:

  • or large plate with parchment paper, wax paper, or aluminum foil. Set aside.
  • Arrange a few paper towels out on a cutting board, set a box mixer on top. Run the onion along the sides of the box mixer to grate it into fine, shredded pieces. Once grated, use the paper towel to soak up excess moisture from the onion. Too much moisture will make the turkey burger mixture very difficult to handle, so do not skip the extra 30 seconds it takes to blot the moisture from the grated onion. If your onion seems very wet, you can also wrap it in paper towels & wring out the moisture over the sink.
  • Add the ground turkey, grated onion, garlic, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt & ground black pepper to a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until just combined. Overworking the turkey burger mixture will lead to tough burgers; take care not to overmix.
  • Divide the turkey burger mixture into 4 even portions, about 1/3 pound (5.3 ounces) each. Lightly coat your hands in oil (or mist with nonstick cooking spray) & form each portion into a 1-inch thick patty. The mixture will be very wet at this point, so there's no need to fuss over making your burgers look perfect - just aim for forming them into the general shape & size you're after. Set them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • the turkey burgers: Transfer the baking sheet with the turkey burger patties to the freezer. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, as the turkey burgers chill, preheat the grill for medium-high direct heat grilling, about 450 degrees F. Just before placing the burgers on the grill, generously oil a wad of paper towel. Use grilling tongs to run the oiled paper towel over the grill grates, generously oiling the grates.
  • Remove the turkey burgers from the freezer. At this point they should be quite a bit easier to handle; finish forming them into 1-inch thick patties, using your thumb to create an indent in the center of each patty. Firmly press each turkey burger patty down onto the prepared grill grates. Grill the turkey burgers for 6 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted in the center of the turkey burgers registers 160 degrees F. If you'd like to add cheese to your turkey burgers, do so when there are 2 minutes left of grilling time.
  • Allow the turkey burgers to rest for a few minutes (residual heat will increase the internal temperature to 165 degrees F) before serving as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Sugar 0.9 g, Sodium 642 mg, Fat 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28.7 g, Cholesterol 115 mg

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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I love to serve these burgers up on a hot day! I enjoy turkey burgers much more than beef burgers. :-) For a jucier burger, try not to use the leanest ground turkey. The leaner the turkey, the drier your burgers will be.

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1/2 cup gruyere cheese, finely grated
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs (may need to add more)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper, to season
olive oil, to oil grill

Steps:

  • First you will want to heat your grill to HIGH.
  • In a bowl, combine your turkey with grated cheese with a fork.
  • Then add the scallions, breadcrumbs, garlic, and mustard.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Then gently form turkey mixture into four patties, approximately 1 inch thick.
  • If you have trouble forming patties, you may need to add more breadcrumbs; it really depends on the amount of moisture that your meat contains.
  • Lightly oil your grill and place patties on the hottest point of your grill, and sear them until they are browned*this will take approximately 1-2 minutes on each side* Move the patties to a"cooler" part of the grill, and continue grilling until they are cooked through, aproximately 5-10 minutes on each side.
  • I serve these on buns (i grill my buns a little!), tomato, lettuce, and some enjoy pickles on them!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.9, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 132.3, Sodium 372.8, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1, Protein 39.5

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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There are a couple steps to ensure a crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside and all around delicious grilled turkey burger. Grated onion and barbecue sauce give the patties savoriness and provide additional moisture, so they don't dry out from the high heat of the grill. Coating the patties in a mixture of barbecue sauce and mayonnaise guarantees a seared and glazed exterior. If you'd like to turn these into cheeseburgers, simply drape sliced cheese - preferably Cheddar or pepper Jack - over the patties in the last two minutes of grilling and cover the grill.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, burgers, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Neutral oil (such as canola), for greasing
1 medium yellow onion, peeled
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup store-bought or homemade barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
Black pepper
4 hamburger buns
Toppings (such as shredded iceberg, sliced onion, tomato and pickles) and condiments (mayonnaise, barbecue sauce or mustard), as desired

Steps:

  • Heat the grill to medium-high. Lightly grease a plate and set aside. Coarsely grate 1/4 cup onion; reserve the remaining onion. In a medium bowl, mix the turkey, grated onion and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Form 4 patties about 4 ½ inches wide (about 5 ounces each). Press a small dimple in the center of each patty, then place the burgers on the plate and refrigerate until firm (at least 5 minutes or, covered, up to 2 days).
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce with the mayonnaise; season with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  • When ready to grill, dip the reserved onion in oil. Clean the grates with a grill brush, then grease the grates with the oiled onion. (This perfumes the grill and your patties.) Lightly coat the tops of the burgers with some of the mayo mixture (about 1/2 teaspoon per patty).
  • Grill the burgers, mayo side down, until well browned and patties release from the grates, 4 to 6 minutes. (If flare-ups occur, move to an area of the grill where there are no flames underneath. For a gas grill, close the lid between flips, listening and keeping an eye out for flare-ups.) Spread mayo mixture on the tops of the patties, then flip and grill on the second side until cooked through, another 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Grill the cut sides of the buns until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Build burgers on the buns with the patties and desired toppings and condiments.

Tips:

  • To ensure the burgers stay moist and juicy, use a combination of ground turkey and ground pork.
  • Season the turkey burgers generously with your favorite herbs and spices for extra flavor.
  • Form the burgers into patties that are about 3/4-inch thick and 4 inches in diameter.
  • Cook the burgers over medium heat on a grill or in a grill pan for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • Serve the burgers on toasted buns with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado.

Conclusion:

These grilled turkey burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive dish for a summer cookout, these turkey burgers are sure to be a hit.

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