Mains & Entrees
unfussy Weeknight Turkey Burgers, Most Style
These are the simplest Weeknight Turkey Burgers you’ll ever make! Finely minced onion, garlic and spices are mixed into lean ground turkey, formed into patties and slipped under the broiler. You’ll have dinner on the
- Serves 4 servings
- Prep 10 minutes
- Cook 10 minutes
- Total 20 minutes
Lately there are a few standard straightforward recipes I always include in my dinner rotation.
Tacos. pizza. burgers. Sometimes it’s only one and sometime all three are made in the same week. It only depends on the type of week we’re dealing with.
This method is my go-to weeknight turkey burger recipe. It takes minutes to throw together, only makes 4 burgers (but can easily be doubled) and BONUS! since I can’t get turkey burgers to NOT stick on the grill, I broil them. Life changing and little clean up!
To Make the Most unfussy Weeknight Turkey Burgers Gather:
- extra lean ground turkey
- an egg
- red onion
- garlic
- cajun seasoning – or use any seasoning you like 🙂
- dried parsley
- black pepper
- hamburger buns
- toppings: lettuce, tomato, mayo and pickles
In a glass mixing bowl, add 1 pound extra lean ground turkey, 1 egg that has been beaten with a fork, 1/2 a red onion – finely diced, 1 clove minced or grated garlic – I like using the stuff from a tube for this, 1-1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and some freshly ground black pepper.
Use the same fork to mix the turkey burger mixture until thoroughly combined.
Use a spatula to gather up the mixture and then evenly divide into 4 equal portions.
Place a wire rack into a rimmed metal baking sheet, then top the rack with a sheet of aluminum foil (I use heavy duty) and lightly spray with olive oil.
Shape each portion of the turkey burger mixture into a patty and place onto the prepared, makeshift broiler pan.
Broil the patties 4-inches from the heating element for 5 minutes. Flip and repeat for 4 to 5 more minutes. The internal temp should be 165℉ (75℃).
Top with cheese if desired! Not thinking, I grabbed low fat cheese forgetting it truly doesn’t melt. Don’t be like me, use real cheese 😂
Top with desired toppings like a little mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles. And served with potato chips or french fries.
Juciy, well-seasoned and little clean up! What more could you ask for in a dinner?
Enjoy! And if you give these Weeknight Turkey Burgers a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!
The recipe
Home Kitchen Most unfussy Weeknight Turkey Burgers
These are the simplest Weeknight Turkey Burgers you'll ever make! Finely minced onion, garlic and spices are mixed into lean ground turkey, formed into patties and slipped under the broiler. You'll have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes with particularly little clean up. Serves 4 - but can easily be doubled.
- Serves 4 servings
- Prep 10 minutes
- Cook 10 minutes
- Total 20 minutes
Ingredients
FOR THE BURGERS:
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/2 red onion (finely diced (about 1/3 cup))
- 1½ teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper (freshly ground)
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
TOPPINGS:
- lettuce
- tomato
- mayonnaise
- pickles
- onions
Method
- 1
Preheat your broiler to high and place foil on a wire rack set into a rimmed metal baking sheet. Spray the foili with olive oil spray.
- 2
In a glass mixing bowl, add the turkey, beaten egg, red onion, grated garlic, cajun seasoning, dried parsley, kosher salt and some freshly ground black pepper.
- 3
Use a fork to combine thoroughly.
- 4
Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties, placing on the prepared foiled pan.
- 5
Broil the patties 4-inches from the broiler for 5 minutes. Flip and repeat for 4 to 5 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉ (75℃).
- 6
Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato, mayo and pickle.
Per serving
- Serving1 burger
- Calories393 kcal
- Carbohydrates32 g
- Protein46 g
- Fat10 g
- Saturated Fat2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat6 g
- Cholesterol128 mg
- Sodium1230 mg
- Fiber5 g
- Sugar6 g
The recipe
Home Kitchen Most unfussy Weeknight Turkey Burgers
These are the simplest Weeknight Turkey Burgers you'll ever make! Finely minced onion, garlic and spices are mixed into lean ground turkey, formed into patties and slipped under the broiler. You'll have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes with particularly little clean up. Serves 4 - but can easily be doubled.
- Serves 4 servings
- Prep 10 minutes
- Cook 10 minutes
- Total 20 minutes
Ingredients
FOR THE BURGERS:
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/2 red onion (finely diced (about 1/3 cup))
- 1½ teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper (freshly ground)
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
TOPPINGS:
- lettuce
- tomato
- mayonnaise
- pickles
- onions
Method
- 1
Preheat your broiler to high and place foil on a wire rack set into a rimmed metal baking sheet. Spray the foili with olive oil spray.
- 2
In a glass mixing bowl, add the turkey, beaten egg, red onion, grated garlic, cajun seasoning, dried parsley, kosher salt and some freshly ground black pepper.
- 3
Use a fork to combine thoroughly.
- 4
Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties, placing on the prepared foiled pan.
- 5
Broil the patties 4-inches from the broiler for 5 minutes. Flip and repeat for 4 to 5 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉ (75℃).
- 6
Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato, mayo and pickle.
Per serving
- Serving1 burger
- Calories393 kcal
- Carbohydrates32 g
- Protein46 g
- Fat10 g
- Saturated Fat2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat6 g
- Cholesterol128 mg
- Sodium1230 mg
- Fiber5 g
- Sugar6 g
