It’s about time we give turkey burgers a maaajor glow up, whaddya say??
With a notorious reputation for being dry, crumbly, & bland, I don’t blame you if you think of turkey burgers as an overall “blah” diet food or if you’ve written them off altogether.
But stick with me here. That’s all about to change. I swear.
As we began planning recipe ideas for grilling season this year, I more or less became obsessed with creating the freakin’ best grilled turkey burgers recipe out there: juicy, flavorful, easy-to-grill turkey burgers. The kind of reliable go-to recipe that earns its way into the weekly rotation. A summer staple.
While there are plenty of delish turkey burger recipes out there, most lean on other ingredients for flavor – think Mediterranean turkey burgers, Southwest turkey burgers, etc. (We even have some of those kinds of recipes here on PWWB!) But sometimes you’re not in the mood for a burger with Mediterranean or Southwest flavors.
Sometimes you crave a straightforward, damn good burger.
So that’s exactly what I set out to create. A tried & true, no bells & whistles, no frills or fuss, go-to grilled turkey burgers recipe. The kind of turkey burgers recipe that’s delicious AF on its own, but can also easily be customized with a gazillion variations to fit whatever cravings you might have.
…and THIS is THAT recipe – the freakin’ best grilled turkey burgers you’ll ever have.
These are easily the best turkey burgers I’ve ever had. It took 10+ rounds of testing & tweaking to get the recipe just right. A delicious labor of love, & I couldn’t be more thrilled with how it’s turned out.
These grilled turkey burgers are…
- MEGA JUICY & MEGA FLAVORFUL. Most importantly, these are NOT the bland & dry turkey burgers of your past. A well-considered ingredients list (with a few secret ingredients!) & a meticulously tested technique (+ plenty of tips & tricks) yields super juicy, flavorful turkey burgers every.single.time.
- STRAIGHT-FORWARD. Aside from ground turkey, you need 5 basic pantry ingredients to make these turkey burgers. It’s a one-bowl operation without any fussy steps.
- EASY TO MAKE. The turkey burgers take no more than 10 minutes to prep. They’re perfect for weekend summer BBQs or an easy weeknight dinner. Best of both worlds!
- EASY TO GRILL. You don’t need to worry about these turkey burgers crumbling or falling apart on you while you grill. They grill up perfectly every single time.
& if that’s not a total grilling season win, I don’t know what is!!!
Grilled turkey burgers…complete summertime perfection. ♡ Read on to learn more about these grilled turkey burgers, or jump straight to the recipe & get cookin’!
The Best Turkey Burgers Start with the Right Ingredients:
Building a flavorful & juicy turkey burger starts with using the right ingredients. I cannot emphasize this enough! From the fat content of the ground turkey to some smart moisture- & flavor-boosting additions, every single ingredient in this grilled turkey burgers recipe plays an essential role.
The cast of characters includes… (*Note, full Ingredients List, including measurements, is provided in the Recipe Card, below.)
- ground turkey – Specifically, ground turkey with decent fat content. Fat translates to juiciness, so we’re not using the extra lean stuff here. Look for 93% lean ground turkey, at least. If you can find 90-92%, that’s even better. If you’re purchasing from your grocery store’s butcher counter, ask for ground turkey thigh or dark meat.
- mayonnaise – YES, mayonnaise. It’s my secret ingredient for juicy turkey burgers. The littlest bit of mayonnaise lends juiciness & flavor to the turkey burgers, & will prevent them from drying out as they grill. I swear by it. For optimal flavor, use a high-quality mayonnaise. Sir Kensington’s is my favorite, by a longshot.
- garlic & onion – The easiest flavor-boosters! Rather than dicing, I like grating onion for burgers (& meatballs!). Finely grated onion sorta disintegrates into little shards of flavor without disrupting the texture of the burgers in the way that a larger dice would.
- Worcestershire sauce – My favorite little secret weapon for adding TONS of umami to burgers – whether they’re made from beef, poultry, or veggies. A little goes a long way!
- plus, kosher salt & ground black pepper, of course!
That’s it! 5 simple ingredients, most of which you already have in your pantry or fridge, & you’re well on your way to the best turkey burgers you’ll ever have.
How to Make the Best Turkey Burgers (it couldn’t be easier!):
One benefit of creating a no-frills & no-fuss recipe is the fact that these grilled turkey burgers really couldn’t be easier to throw together any night of the week. You need 5 ingredients, one bowl, & a grill. That’s it!
Note: full Recipe Directions provided in the Recipe Card, below):
First, prep work: grate half an onion. The only prep work involved in making this easy turkey burgers recipe is grating an onion. Pretty simple! When it comes to making burgers (& meatballs!), I like grating onions since the finer pieces mix throughout the turkey burger mixture evenly without disrupting the overall texture of the burger. To grate, simply run the onion along the side of a box grater, then blot the grated onion with a paper towel to eliminate excess moisture (which makes the turkey burger mixture more difficult to handle).
Next, mix the ingredients: Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl & use your hands to mix until just combined. Avoid overworking the mixture, as it will result in tough turkey burgers. The mixture will be pretty wet, which is totally expected at this point.
Then, form turkey burger patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, just over 6 oz each. Use your hands to form each portion into a 1-inch thick patty. Again, avoid overworking & the mixture will still be very wet. Don’t worry if the burger patties aren’t totally perfect at this point. You’ll have the chance to reshape them before they go on to the grill.
Lastly, chill: Set the portioned burger patties on a small baking sheet & pop them in the freezer for at least 20 minutes. The turkey burger patties will be much easier to handle & will grill much more uniformly after they’ve chilled a bit.
Make-Ahead Turkey Burgers:
If you’re prepping in advance for a weekend BBQ or you’re the meal prepping type, you can totally make the turkey burger patties ahead of time.
Rather than chilling in the freezer, you can store formed patties in an airtight container, separating them with a piece of wax or parchment paper. They’ll keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How to Cook Turkey Burgers on the Grill:
Note: for full Recipe Directions, be sure to reference the Recipe Card, below.
Grilling turkey burgers can be a little tricky. Turkey meat is so much leaner than beef or pork, so it has a tendency to stick to the grill or fall apart when it cooks (I’ve totally been there!).
There’s no reason to be intimidated or worried about grilling up this turkey burgers recipe, though. We’ve already won half of the battle by using the right ingredients. The only thing left is a little technique when it comes time to grilling.
Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need to do.
Preheat the grill for medium-high direct heat grilling, about 450 degrees F, which is what I’ve found to be the best grilling temperature for grilled turkey burgers. Once the grill reaches cooking temperature, let it continue to heat for 5-10 minutes to ensure the grill grates are nice & hot, which will help prevent sticking. (For more information, be sure to check out our step-by-step How to Light A Grill guide, which walks through starting both gas & charcoal grills.)
Oil the grill grates: Once the grill is hot, & just before you’re ready to place the turkey burgers on the grill, use grilling tongs to run a generously oiled paper towel over the grill grates. If you’ve ever wondered about the secret of how to grill turkey burgers without falling apart, THIS IS IT. Generously oiling the grill grates is crucial to ensure your turkey burgers don’t stick to the grill. You can use any high-quality vegetable oil. I actually prefer avocado oil spray as it’s a little easier to evenly coat the paper towel.
How long to grill turkey burgers: To ensure the turkey burgers are juicy & delicious, this recipe makes thick patties. Grill them for about 6-7 minutes per side, flipping halfway through. To keep turkey burgers from falling apart on the grill, flip them with a grill spatula, using a single, swift motion to slide under the turkey burgers.
Finished cooking temperature of turkey burgers on the grill: The turkey burgers will be ready to pull from the grill once an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the turkey burgers reads 165 degrees F. Be careful not to overcook the turkey burgers – they will dry out.
Tips & Tricks for the Absolute BEST Grilled Turkey Burgers:
TL;DR? Here are the 6 things you absolutely need to know to grill up the best turkey burgers every single time:
- Use the right ingredients. Ingredients matter! Building a flavorful & juicy turkey burger starts with using the right ingredients. Avoid extra-lean ground turkey & opt instead for 90-93% lean or dark meat, then fortify it with a little bit of mayonnaise for extra juiciness & flavor.
- Don’t overwork the burger mixture. Mix the ingredients until just combined. Overworking the turkey burger mixture will result in tough turkey burgers!
- Chill the burger patties. Because the end goal of this recipe is a seriously juicy turkey burger, the burger mixture will be quite wet & difficult to handle at first. A quick stint in the freezer before grilling will chill the turkey burger patties, making them easier to handle.
- Oil the grates. If you’ve ever wondered about the secret of how to grill turkey burgers without falling apart, THIS IS IT. Just before you’re placing the turkey burgers on the grill, use grilling tongs to run a generously oiled paper towel over the grill grates.
- Flip with a grill spatula. To keep turkey burgers from falling apart on the grill, flip them with a grill spatula, using a single, swift motion to slide under the turkey burgers. If the grates were well-oiled, the grill spatula should slide right under the burger patties.
- Use an instant-read thermometer. Ever wonder how can you tell when a turkey burger is done? The answer is quite simple: when an instant-read thermometer says they are! Because turkey burgers dry out so easily, it’s best to take guess-work out of the equation. This is the instant-read meat thermometer I use; I love it.
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Feel Free to Customize! Easy Turkey Burgers Variations:
With the goal of creating straight-forward, no-bells-&-whistles turkey burgers, this easy turkey burger recipe yields a damn good & damn flavorful burger. There are countless ways you can play with this base recipe to create flavor variations to fit any cravings you happen to have this summer.
Some quick & easy ideas:
- Lemon herb – Zhuzh up the turkey burger mixture with lemon zest & a generous handful of chopped herbs. Any leafy green herbs would be amazing – basil, dill, parsley, mint – so feel free to grab whatever looks good in your herb garden!
- Greek – Add a heaping teaspoon of dried oregano to the turkey burger mixture, & double the garlic while you’re at it. If you have a lemon, add in some zest, too. Serve the Greek turkey burgers with a quick tzatziki & Greek-style salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers & red onion.
- Spicy Chipotle – Add a finely-chopped chipotle pepper or two to the turkey burger mixture, or use a chipotle mayo in place of the mayonnaise. Serve the chipotle turkey burgers up with guacamole & salsa. Yum!
- Moroccan – My personal all-time favorite turkey burger! Add a heaping teaspoon of ras el hanout to the turkey burger mixture (or similar spices from your spice rack, such as cumin, cinnamon, coriander, ginger, allspice, cloves, etc.), & be sure to top off your turkey burgers off with a generous spoonful of chermoula sauce.
I absolutely cannot wait for you to try these PWWB Best-Ever Turkey Burgers. We’ve been 100% obsessed with them, & I know that they’ll quickly become a summer staple in your grilling menus.
If you do give them a try, be sure to let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @playswellwithbutter on Instagram. I LOVE hearing about & seeing your PWWB creations! Happy cooking! ♡
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Best-Ever Grilled Turkey Burgers
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (includes inactive time)
- Yield: serves 4
- Category: Sandwiches & Burgers, Main Dishes
- Method: Grilling & Smoking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
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.
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
PREP:
- Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper, wax paper, or aluminum foil. Set aside.
- Grate the onion: 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.
GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS:
- Mix the turkey burgers: 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.
- Form the turkey burgers: 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.
- Chill the turkey burgers: Transfer the baking sheet with the turkey burger patties to the freezer. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the grill. 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.
- Grill the turkey burgers: 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.
- Serve: 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!
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Notes
- Stovetop turkey burgers: If you do not have access to an outdoor grill, you can also cook these turkey burgers on the stovetop. Rather than using a grill pan, I suggest using a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the turkey burgers, working in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding the pan, & cook according to Step 5 of Recipe Directions, above.
- Make-ahead turkey burgers (15-minute meal prep): Turkey burger patties can be mixed & formed up to 3 days in advance. Follow Steps 1-2 of Recipe Directions above. Rather than placing the formed patties on a baking sheet & freezing to chill, transfer the formed patties to an airtight container, separating them with a piece of wax or parchment paper. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. When you’d like to make your turkey burgers, simply preheat the grill & get cookin’ – easy!
Keywords: grilled turkey burgers, turkey burgers recipe, easy, grilling & smoking, summer, simple, gluten-free, low-carb, American
Recipe by Jess Larson, Plays Well With Butter | Photography by Eat Love Eat & Rachel Cook, Half Acre House.
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Can the burger patty’s be made the night before?
Hi Mike! Yes, you can definitely make these ahead of time. Turkey burger patties can be mixed & formed up to 3 days in advance. Follow Steps 1-2 of the Recipe Directions then rather than placing the formed patties on a baking sheet & freezing to chill, transfer the formed patties to an airtight container, separating them with a piece of wax or parchment paper & refrigerate for up to 3 days. When you’d like to make your turkey burgers, simply preheat the grill & get cookin’. Hope that helps!
Thanks. Maybe if I didn’t scroll to fast, I would of seen the answer to my own question 🤣
No worries, Mike! Happy to help & happy grilling!
First turkey burgers ever we’ve ever made, and we were not disappointed! Great recipe!
★★★★★
Thanks so much, Serena! So glad to hear that they were a success! 🙂
Great burger! I added cumin. Yum
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Thank you, Joy! So glad to hear that you loved it & made it your own!
Burgers fell apart. Worst turkey burgers I’ve ever made.
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Hey Tim – Really sorry to hear that the recipe didn’t work out for you as promised! There are a number of factors that could have caused the burgers to fall apart (i.e. not forming the burgers compactly enough, not chilling as directed, grill not hot enough, flipping the burgers before they were ready, etc.), so if you’d ever like to try again, I’m more than happy to help troubleshoot what may have gone wrong here. Jess
Hi Tim, sorry to hear that your turkey burgers fell apart. These burgers have been tested multiple times to ensure they can be easily replicated at home when following our directions & tips so it’s surprising to hear!
There are a few steps that are super important when making our turkey burgers (or any other turkey burger recipe!) to help avoid this you want to make sure to:
1) Soak up any excess moisture in the grated onion before combining with the ground turkey. Too much moisture can make the turkey burger mixture difficult to handle.
2) Avoid overworking the burger mixture – this can lead to tough or crumbly burgers.
3) Make sure to generously oil your grill grates – this prevents sticking/ falling apart when flipping on the grill.
If you think it was something else that caused your burgers to fall apart – would love to hear your specific feedback.
I would give a 6 star rating if available. Simple recipe and absolutely delicious. I have tried other recipes that were good, but not as good as this.
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Thanks so much Brian! We’re so glad you love these burgers – thanks for dropping a comment!
These burgers are amazing! I’ve made these at least 20 times for myself and for clients! Week after week my biggest request are these turkey burgers. They are moist, flavorful and put all other turkey burgers to shame. If you’ve given up on making turkey burgers, please give these a try. They do not disappoint!
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Thanks Morgan!! We love that these are your go-to turkey burger recipe – they truly are the best-ever!
We had these grilled Turkey burgers for dinner tonight….EVERYONE LOVED THEM!!! Best ones ever…..not even looking for another recipe!! Did everything exactly as written…just added a sprinkle or two of Paul Prudomme poultry seasoning. I have to find another way of doing the onion, though. My eyes were swollen after I grated it. I will just do it in my chopper till very finely minced next time. Thanks so much for a wonderful recipe.
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Hi Lynne! So so glad you loved these Turkey Burgers & that they are a new staple recipe for you! As long as you can get the onions finely minced any method should work. Otherwise, I’ve heard of some people use googles while working with onions & have to say I’m tempted to try myself! 🙂
Holy cow these were delicious! First time making a turkey burger from scratch and so glad I used this recipe! So flavorful and juicy! Just a fresh tomato slice and my burger was complete! Definitely will make again!
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Thanks Amy!! & yes – these can totally be eaten as-is with just a few simple toppings (they are THAT good!). So glad you agree!
A question – if the patties are fully frozen through, how do you recommend getting them ready for the grill/altering the grilling instructions? Thank you! These are absolutely delicious.
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Hi AJ. I suggest thawing the patties completely in the refrigerator overnight & cooking as directed in the Recipe Notes. I haven’t tried cooking from frozen – though if you do, please let me know how they turn out!
oh. my. gosh. I HAVE to review this. I just made these and cannot wait to wake up and be hungry again for leftovers. My patties were a bit larger because I had 1.7lbs of turkey rather than 1.4 and all the instructions still worked perfectly (I just upped each of the ingredients a bit). Also, I only had red onion and it worked great. My add ins were coriander and chopped green chilies. First time making turkey burgers and I see no need to try any other recipe. I did have some sticking on the grill but nothing major, and I’m still learning to grill. THANK YOU so much for this recipe. Can’t wait to make it for myself and others again and again. <3
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So glad you enjoyed, Ajooni! Your add-ins sound wonderful!! Be sure to oil the grates to prevent sticking & flip the turkey burgers by getting the grill spatula under the burgers in one swift movement if able, this can help!! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment & sharing with others!
oh. my. gosh. I HAVE to review this. I just made these and cannot wait to wake up and be hungry again for leftovers. My patties were a bit larger because the pack I had was 1.7lbs rather than 1.4 and all the instructions still worked perfectly (I upped each of the ingredients a bit). Also, I only had red onion and it worked great. My add ins were coriander and chopped green chilies. My first time making turkey burgers and I see no need to try any other recipe. I did have some sticking on the grill but nothing major. THANK YOU so much for this recipe. Can’t wait to make it for myself and others again and again. <3
These were exceptionally good. Not like, “good for a turkey burger” but legitimately good burgers. Will definitely be making these again.
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yesssssss, so glad to hear this, Breanna! That was my goal with this recipe – a damn good burger that just so happens to be made with turkey. So glad you enjoyed, thanks so much for dropping a comment! xx
This is the best turkey burger I’ve ever had! So juicy and flavorful. Passed the test from my picky hubby and 5 year old.
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I’m SO glad you & your whole family enjoy these turkey burgers as much as we do, Jess! Thanks for dropping a comment!
I love love love these turkey burgers. I’ve made them 4 or 5 times this summer and they never disappoint. I use my mini food processor to grind the onion and garlic together. I then use a clean cloth napkin to ring out the extra moisture and find that it works a little better than paper towels (I found that my paper towels would tear apart when ringing them out). I’ve been experimenting with some extras, too: added a half a jalapeno for some extra pizazz once and used red onion a couple times because that’s all I had on hand. This time around I sprinkled in some cayenne pepper and bleu cheese crumbles. SO glad to have this recipe in my arsenal!
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Hi Lizzy! Thanks so much for sharing – a clean cloth napkin can definitely work to get out the excess moisture too! Love to hear how you could customize these burgers, they sound delicious! 💜
Love the flavor and juiciness of this recipe! I will say that you definitely do need to oil the grill and be careful because they can be a bit crumbly.
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Yes, having clean, greased grill grates is absolutely key – so glad you like these burgers, Madison!
A question – if the patties are fully frozen through, how do you recommend getting them ready for the grill/altering the grilling instructions? Thank you! These are absolutely delicious.
★★★★★
These were so juicy! Delicious, didn’t crumble when I was cooking them, and satisfied the burger craving. I will absolutely be making these again
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This is the first turkey burger I have ever made. Truly awesome. I could not believe how juicy and favorable it was. Made it in a cast iron pan on top of the store. Came out perfect!!
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Gail! Thank you so much for sharing – we’re so glad to hear that you had success on the stove top & that you enjoyed!!
These are SO good! Truly, the best ever! And they require minimal effort for maximum flavor payoff. An A+ summer meal if you ask me!
★★★★★
THE BEST turkey burgers out there. The name best-ever is no lie! Juicy and moist and flavorful. A true favorite, and it’s especially fun to astound people who think turkey burgers are boring by making these. Even the toddler loves them!
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These were insanely good. Definitely the best turkey burgers I’ve ever made.
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These are so good! I forgot to get an onion at the store so used onion powder and a little extra mayo. Delicious! Will be my go to burger recipe from now on.
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Made last night…”best ever” says it all! Pushed out and beat my 2 other go-to turkey burger recipes. Everyone will wonder “why so much flavor”…because the 5 ingredients just meld in. Video kills it!
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Best turkey burgers! Super simple to throw together, and the flavor is so good. PWWB is my go to for grilling recipes and this one is definitely going into the rotation this summer!
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Samantha! I’m SO glad you love these turkey burgers. I agree on all fronts…stay tuned for more grilled goodness coming in May! xx
Made these at a cookout with my parents. Even my dad, who is a strict *beef* burger purist said, “wow that’s a great burger”. They’re super flavorful, nothing like the other sad, dry turkey burgers I’ve made in the past. These are now on regular rotation at our house!
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Christine! So glad to hear that you enjoyed these turkey burgers & that they were a hit! That is exactly what we aimed for with this recipe – no more dry, bland turkey burgers! 🙂
What if I want a turkey burger but grilling isn’t feasible this evening… could I do these in the oven, or on the stove?
Hi Bridget! It looks like you were able to change plans & try our Skillet Red Curry with Ginger Turkey Meatballs – which is such a great easy oven recipe for ground turkey. We are so glad you enjoyed! In regards to the turkey burgers, we’ve never tested these burgers in the oven or stovetop so they may turn out a bit different. If you want to try an alternative method to grilling in the future, we’d recommend trying a cast iron grill pan or skillet on the stovetop & letting us know how it goes!
Literally, the best ever! So juicy, tasty, quick, and simple which makes them a great weeknight meal option!
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Hi Erin! Thanks so much for your kind words! We agree this recipe is truly the BEST!
These are SOOO flavorful, juicy and hands down actually the best ever turkey burgers!!!!
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Made these tonight. AMAZING.
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So glad you enjoyed, Kate! Thank you for sharing this review!
Have made these a few times since the recipe was posted and they do not disappoint! So good!
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Hi Whitney! So glad to hear this recipe is on repeat, thank you so much for sharing!!
The name of this recipe is spot on! It’s hands down the best turkey burger I’ve ever had. I froze the patties, so I just added an extra minute or two per side when grilling. They are so juicy and flavorful!!!!
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Thank you, Jeanne! We are SO glad you enjoyed & such a smart idea to freeze some extra patties for later!
These turkey burgers are amazing! I usually avoid turkey burgers since every single one I’ve ever tried is dry, but this is my new summer staple. So delicious!
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Hi Jessica! Yay!! That was absolutely the goal with this recipe – NO MORE dry turkey burgers! We are SO glad you enjoyed!
Turkey had a reputation of being bland and dry but trust me this recipe will NOT produce a dry or balmd burger. Simple and easy to recreate and absolutely delicious to eat and enjoy. Thanks Jess for another knockout recipe.
I’m SO glad you enjoyed these turkey burgers, & I couldn’t agree more! Days of dry & bland turkey burgers are behind us!!! xx
Love this burger! The extra steps are worth the work. Can’t wait to try the flavor variations and grill these all summer long! Thanks for another great recipe, Jess!
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You will LOVE adding fun flavors to these!!! Let me know what you end up trying, Marissa! xx
These are AMAZING!! So flavorful, not dry and definitely a new summer staple in our house. Get ready to live turkey burgers!
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YESSSS HAYLEY!!!! I’m SO glad you love these turkey burgers as much as we do!!!