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The Ultimate Juicy Ground Turkey Burger Recipe

Discover the secret to making incredibly juicy turkey burgers that will become your family's new favorite healthy dinner. This easy recipe creates moist, flavorful patties that are perfect for weeknight meals, backyard gatherings, or quick lunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • Burger buns and desired toppings

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix gently with your hands until just combined – be careful not to overmix.
  2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Gently shape each portion into a patty about 3/4-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb – this helps prevent the burgers from puffing up during cooking.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the turkey patties and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
  4. Flip the burgers carefully and cook for another 5-6 minutes on the second side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Avoid pressing down on the burgers while cooking to retain their juices.
  5. Remove from heat and let the burgers rest for 2-3 minutes before serving on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Don't overmix the meat mixture, use 93% lean ground turkey for perfect balance, keep ingredients cold and chill patties before cooking, and never press down on burgers while cooking to retain juices.