Changed up my usual turkey burger recipe (with fried mushrooms) to this one instead. And it’s great!
PS After searing them, I bake my turkey burgers. So much easier and safer (to ensure they are adequately cooked all the way through.)
Simple Turkey Burger
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
2 lbs ground turkey
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 garlic cloves, pressed
1/3 cup parsley or green onion, chopped
1/2 onion, minced, optional
1 TBSP olive oil, plus more for cooking
2 TBSP soy sauce
2 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp kosher salt (half as much if using fine salt)
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
8-9 slices of Swiss Cheese
Burger buns, toasted
Directions
- If using onions, heat a little bit of oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Add onions. Saute until softened and lightly browned. Allow to cool slightly.
- Combine all the ingredients (including optional onions in step 1) together gently with a fork. Overmixing will result in tough burgers. Mix gently with a fork until combined. Divide into 8-9 portions and shape into a ball. Press each ball down to form into a burger patty. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours until ready to cook.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Heat an additional tablespoon of oil over medium high heat. Add 4-5 patties in a single layer without overcrowding to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until nice golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for a minute or two. Transfer the patties to aluminum lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining patties. Transfer the baking sheet with 8-9 seared patties to the oven.
- Bake in preheated oven for around 10 minutes until cooked to the safe internal temperature of 165F.
- Add a slice of Swiss cheese to each patty in the last minute of cooking. Serve on top of buns with your favourite garnishes, such as guacamole, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce.
