These turkey burgers are so juicy and tasty that you may not want to go back to beef! Featuring fresh veggies and simple seasonings, this recipe is easy to pull together on a busy evening and can be made on the stovetop or in the oven (both versions are included below.)
Whether you're trying to eat less red meat or you just like to mix things up from the usual burger routine, this turkey burger recipe does not disappoint. The red pepper, onions and garlic along with fresh scallions and herbs give this easy recipe a restaurant quality flavor but with minimal effort required.
I decided to create this recipe to yield four servings since ground turkey is usually sold in 1-pound packages. But if you're cooking for one, the great thing about these burgers is that they can be frozen for up to 2 months. And they're just as delicious when reheated! (This is a great freezer recipe to have on hand any time of the year.)
🌿 Ingredients
My #1 tip for this recipe would be to use dark ground turkey meat rather than ground turkey breast. Your burgers will be much juicier and hold together well like a hamburger. Feel free to use any kind of bell peppers and onions.
See recipe card below for exact quantities.
📝 Instructions
📖 Variations
To mix things up a little, feel free to try either of these variations:
- Spicy - add some red chili pepper flakes or a little cayenne powder
- Deluxe - add guacamole, bacon, sliced cheese or sautéed mushrooms to top your burger
🥧 Serving suggestions
If you need some side dish ideas for your burgers, I highly recommend this red potato salad with dill or these jicama fries. And if you're not a big ketchup fan, this garlic aioli sauce kinda takes these burgers over the top. 😉
🍳 Recipe
Juicy Turkey Burgers with Red Peppers and Onions (Easy Recipe)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Wash and dice the red pepper and onion, mince the garlic, thinly slice the white and light green parts of the scallions, and chop the parsley.⅛ red pepper, ⅛ red onion, 1 clove garlic, 2 scallions, 2-3 sprigs fresh parsley
- Place the turkey and half the olive oil in a large mixing bowl and then add the rest of the ingredients and mix well to combine using a spoon, spatula or your hands.1 pound ground turkey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon sea salt, freshly ground black pepper
- Add the remaining olive oil to a large skillet and warm on the stove over medium-high heat. While the oil warms, divide the turkey mixture into four even sections and form each section into a burger. Keep in mind that burgers will shrink a bit as they cook, so it's okay for them to look too large for the buns when you form them. Once the oil shimmers, add the burgers and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side until the bottom side browns nicely. Flip the burgers and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side browns and the middle of the burger is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). See notes for an oven baked option.
- Plate your burgers with your favorite buns, lettuce, red onion and anything else you'd like.
Nutrition
Notes
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- Cook poultry until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C); use a food thermometer to check the thickest part.
- Do not rinse raw poultry; washing can spread bacteria around the sink and countertops.
- Use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw poultry and other ingredients.
- Wash hands, knives, and surfaces with warm, soapy water after handling raw poultry.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours (or within 1 hour if it's very warm).
For more food safety guidance, visit foodsafety.gov.
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