These Umami Turkey Burgers are an absolute flavor bomb! Packed with soy sauce and mushrooms, they’re bursting with savory goodness while keeping things light and juicy. Instead of using breadcrumbs, the mushrooms act as moisture holders, ensuring every bite is tender without being soggy. Even picky eaters won’t notice it’s turkey!
For a finishing touch, top it with a refreshing mango cabbage slaw or creamy guacamole, and you’ve got a winning combo! Pro tip: These burgers are best cooked in a pan for that perfect sear.
Guacamole goes exceptionally well with this burger. Feel free to add mango salsa, regular salsa, tons of different veggies – jalapenos, onions, tomatoes, etc.
Let’s get cooking!
These burgers cannot be grilled as they will fall apart on the grill.
Combine all of the ingredients - turkey, mushrooms, fresh or sautéed onions, parsley or green onion, soy sauce, pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce and a tablespoon of olive oil. Mix gently with a fork. Overmixing will result in tough meat.
If you like your food spicy, feel free to add hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper in this step.
Shape into 4 large patties about 1/2" thick and refrigerate for at least half an hour. Alternatively, you can shape these into 5-6 smaller burgers. This will help the meat to become less sticky, easier to handle, firmer as well as allow for the flavours to meld. Feel free to make these burgers ahead and refrigerate overnight for a quick make-ahead supper the next day.
Pro tip - if making for a company, rip out a small piece of the meat and sear in a hot pan until cooked through. Due to the small size - it should only take a couple of minutes to cook. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed, This will really help you determine if you wish to add more salt, more spice, etc.. Skip this step, if desired.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400°.
Heat couple of tablespoons of oil in an oven-safe frying pan over medium high heat until very hot and shimmering; don't rush this, allow the pan to preheat for at least 3-4 minutes. Place your patties into the skillet and cook undisturbed for about 2.5-3 minutes to get a nice sear.
Make sure not to overcrowd the pan, cook in batches if needed, otherwise the burgers will never crisp up properly.
Flip the patties and move the entire skillet to the oven. Feel free to add cheese at this time, if using. Bake in preheated oven to the safe internal temperature of 165. It will not take long. It may only be around 5-15 minutes or so, depending on how thick your patties are. Serve on top of toasted buns with your favourite garnishes.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine all of the ingredients - turkey, mushrooms, fresh or sautéed onions, parsley or green onion, soy sauce, pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce and a tablespoon of olive oil. Mix gently with a fork. Overmixing will result in tough meat.
If you like your food spicy, feel free to add hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper in this step.
Shape into 4 large patties about 1/2" thick and refrigerate for at least half an hour. Alternatively, you can shape these into 5-6 smaller burgers. This will help the meat to become less sticky, easier to handle, firmer as well as allow for the flavours to meld. Feel free to make these burgers ahead and refrigerate overnight for a quick make-ahead supper the next day.
Pro tip - if making for a company, rip out a small piece of the meat and sear in a hot pan until cooked through. Due to the small size - it should only take a couple of minutes to cook. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed, This will really help you determine if you wish to add more salt, more spice, etc.. Skip this step, if desired.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400°.
Heat couple of tablespoons of oil in an oven-safe frying pan over medium high heat until very hot and shimmering; don't rush this, allow the pan to preheat for at least 3-4 minutes. Place your patties into the skillet and cook undisturbed for about 2.5-3 minutes to get a nice sear.
Make sure not to overcrowd the pan, cook in batches if needed, otherwise the burgers will never crisp up properly.
Flip the patties and move the entire skillet to the oven. Feel free to add cheese at this time, if using. Bake in preheated oven to the safe internal temperature of 165. It will not take long. It may only be around 5-15 minutes or so, depending on how thick your patties are. Serve on top of toasted buns with your favourite garnishes.
Notes
You can find the coleslaw recipe here, if desired.
