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Grilled Turkey Burgers

Juicy Grilled Turkey Burgers That'll Wow Your Taste Buds

These Grilled Turkey Burgers are juicy and flavorful, made with just five simple ingredients, perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey Burger Mix
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey Use at least 93% lean
  • 1 Yellow Onion Grated and squeezed for moisture
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced or substitute with garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Or use Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Opt for low-sodium if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked, adjust for spice preference
For Grilling
  • 2 tablespoons Oil for Grill Grates Use high smoke point oils like grapeseed or avocado oil

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grilled Turkey Burgers
  1. Grate one yellow onion and squeeze out excess moisture. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, grated onion, minced garlic, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  2. Gently mix the turkey mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  3. Divide the mixture into four portions and shape each into patties about 1 inch thick.
  4. Place patties on a lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 450-500°F, and clean the grates.
  6. Grill patties for 6-7 minutes on each side, adding cheese during the last 2 minutes if desired.
  7. Let the patties rest for a minute, then assemble on toasted buns with toppings of choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the ingredients to ensure tender burgers. Always let patties chill for best results.

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