Mushroom Turkey Burgers

Name: Mushroom Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.30 lbs ground turkey (typical package somewhere between 1 and 1 1/4 pounds works); 2 tbsp onion, minced - can use raw onion or you can saute it for 5 minutes in a bit of oil until tender; ½ tsp kosher salt (half as much if using fine table salt), optional - for extra savoury burgers; 1 tsp Worcestershire; 3 button medium to large mushrooms, finely chopped (1/4 inch and under); 3 tbsp parsley or green onions, finely minced; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for cooking; dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne, for spice; slices of cheese, optional; buns, for serving; Garnishes of choice: tomatoes, onions, lettuce, guacamole, salsa, jalapenos, Mayo mised with a bit of Barbeque sauce, etc.

Written by Ellen Published on April 11, 2019 in

DifficultyBeginner

These burgers cannot be grilled as they will fall apart on the grill.

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins

1.30 lbs ground turkey (typical package somewhere between 1 and 1 1/4 pounds works)

2 tbsp onion, minced - can use raw onion or you can saute it for 5 minutes in a bit of oil until tender

½ tsp kosher salt (half as much if using fine table salt), optional - for extra savoury burgers

1 tsp Worcestershire

3 button medium to large mushrooms, finely chopped (1/4 inch and under)

3 tbsp parsley or green onions, finely minced

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for cooking

dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne, for spice

slices of cheese, optional

buns, for serving

Garnishes of choice: tomatoes, onions, lettuce, guacamole, salsa, jalapenos, Mayo mised with a bit of Barbeque sauce, etc.

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.