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Italian Turkey Burger

Jun 23, 2020 · Modified: Oct 27, 2021 by Sara Ayesh · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Dinner time rolls around and what are you going to make?! Do we all face this dillema...like every night? You aren't alone & I've got your solution. Grab a pound of ground turkey, some Italian dressing, and lets make some Italian Turkey Burger magic!

Turkey burger and tater tots
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How To Make The Best Turkey Burger

To make the best turkey burgers, my secret ingredient is Italian dressing. The flavors are amazing but it adds to the "juiciness" of the turkey burger. I feel like turkey burgers get a bad rep, but the Italian dressing really helps out in the juicy department!

The seasoning: I have rule of thumb that for every pound of ground meat I use 1 teaspoon of salt. It always ends up being the perfect amount!

Use a measuring scoop so you get perfectly uniform patties so they cook evenly and at the same rate!

loaded turkey burger with red onion, cheese, pickles, and tater tots.

Turkey Burger Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
  • â…“ cup Zesty Italian Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ an onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • lettuce, pickle, ketchup mustard

Turkey Burger Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients and mix by hand until fully incorporated
  • refrigerate for at least 10 minutes
  • form into 6 patties & cook in a skillet over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  • Assemble the burger to your liking!

FAQ

  1. What meat can I sub in for the ground turkey? You could definitely use ground beef. Although I wouldn't recommend ground chicken, it would still work fine!
  2. My kids/husband don't like onion. Grate the onion super fine or completely omit it!
  3. What temperature do you cook turkey to? Poultry needs to reach an internal temperature of 165.
  4. Can you cook these turkey burgers in the oven? Yes! Just line a sheet tray with foil or parchment and at 375, cook them for 5 minutes each side.
  5. What toppings should I use? Toppings are up to you! But I love pickle, ketchup, mustard, red onion, and lettuce.
  6. Are these Italian turkey burgers healthy? Absolutely! Turkey is a lean protein and we aren't using any breadcrumbs or egg to bind these burgers so they are extremely light in calories!

📖 Recipe

turkey burger sliced in half

Italian Turkey Burger

The best darn turkey burger you'll ever have! Its super flavorful and is suprisingly juicy. Great weeknight 30 minute meal
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meal, burger, turkey burger
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
15 minutes mins
Servings: 6 burgers
Author: Sara Ayesh

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
  • â…“ cup Zesty Italian Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ an onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup parsley finely chopped
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • lettuce pickle, ketchup mustard

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients and mix by hand until fully incorporated
  • refrigerate for at least 10 minutes
  • form into 6 patties & cook in a skillet over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  • Assemble the burger to your liking!

Video

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBeZoEhFU_F/?igshid=1jg16oe516zgb

Notes

You could always sub in ground beef to make your burger too! Toppings are completely up to you as well. My favorite toppings always include pickles! 

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