This is the best Turkey Burger Recipe with 5 simple ingredients. These burgers are juicy, flavorful and healthy!
I might be biased but I think this is the best turkey burger recipe on the web! I first posted this recipe in 2014 and it has been a reader favorite since then. We love it too because how easy it is!
Turkey patties are a lean, protein-packed staple that can be used in so many ways Sure, you can always throw them on a bun to make a classic turkey burger But with a little creativity in the kitchen, you can transform ground turkey into far more than just burgers.
Whether you have leftover cooked turkey patties or raw ones that you need recipe ideas for, this article will give you 13 delicious ways to use them From soups and salads to skillet dishes, tacos and more, read on for how to take turkey patties from boring to gourmet
1. Turkey Patties with Sautéed Veggies and Cheese
This easy skillet dinner is ready in minutes but feels like an elegant, restaurant-worthy meal. Simply cook the turkey patties in a skillet until browned. Then sauté vegetables of your choice like zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc. Top the turkey patties with the veggies and melted cheese for a satisfying, healthy dinner. You can serve this open-faced on half of a whole wheat English muffin too.
2. Tacos with Sriracha Turkey Patties
Spice up ground turkey by mixing sriracha and lime juice right into the raw patties. Cook them in a skillet until no longer pink inside. Then break them up into smaller crumbles. Serve taco-style stuffed into warmed corn tortillas and topped with all your favorite taco toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomato, avocado, shredded cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, etc. Easy, fun and full of flavor!
3. Turkey Patti Greek Salad
This fresh and vibrant salad turns turkey patties into a filling, protein-packed meal. Chopped romaine lettuce is the base along with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Simply top with warm turkey patties fresh out of the skillet. Drizzle the whole salad with lemon vinaigrette for a bright flavor.
4. Turkey Patties with Thai Peanut Sauce
Peanut sauce is easy to make with just a few pantry ingredients like peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and lime. Pan fry turkey patties until cooked through and top with homemade peanut sauce. Enjoy them over rice or zucchini noodles for an amazing Thai-inspired meal. You could also use store-bought Thai peanut sauce to save time.
5. BBQ Turkey Patties
Who says BBQ is just for beef and pork? Ground turkey takes on sweet and tangy BBQ flavor wonderfully. Mix some barbecue seasoning or sauce right into the raw patties before cooking them in a skillet. Melt pepper jack cheese on top, grab some BBQ chips on the side and you’ve got an easy BBQ-themed dinner.
6. Buffalo Turkey Patties
Along the same lines, buffalo sauce transforms turkey patties into a fun game day appetizer or meal. After browning the patties, toss them in a mixture of hot sauce and melted butter. Serve the spicy patties on buns with blue cheese dressing, shredded lettuce and cabbage. They also make great dippers for blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.
7. Turkey Patty Parmesan
Breaded, baked turkey patties satisfy that craving for chicken parm in a lighter way. After pan frying the patties briefly, coat them in breadcrumbs or panko. Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese and bake until melted. Serve over pasta or zucchini noodles for an easy, family-friendly dinner.
8. Open-Faced Turkey Reubens
Reubens don’t have to be made with just corned beef. Turkey patties are another tasty filling option. Cook patties in a skillet until browned on the outside and no longer pink inside. Serve open-faced on rye bread and top with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing. Broil until the cheese is bubbly for classic Reuben flavors.
9. Skillet Turkey Hash
Transform leftover turkey patties into an easy hash for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Dice and pan fry the cooked patties along with cubed potatoes, onion, bell pepper and whatever other veggies you want. Season with Cajun seasoning for delicious flavor. Top with a fried egg if desired for extra protein.
10. Turkey Patty and Vegetable Soup
Soups are a comforting and healthy way to use up turkey patties. Dice or shred cooked patties and add to chicken or vegetable broth along with chopped carrots, celery, onion and your favorite veggies. Season with thyme, rosemary and other herbs for warmth. You can also add rice, pasta or quinoa to make the soup heartier.
11. Turkey Patties with Kale and Quinoa Salad
This balanced meal features protein-packed turkey patties served atop a bed of kale and quinoa. Massage the kale with lemon juice to soften it up and mix it with cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado and your choice of dressing. Top with warm turkey patties for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
12. Turkey Patty Banh Mi Sandwiches
These Vietnamese-style sandwiches are a fun way to enjoy ground turkey. Pan fry sriracha and lime-seasoned turkey patties until cooked through. Stuff into a toasted baguette along with pickled carrot and daikon, cucumber slices, cilantro and optionally sriracha mayo. The sweet, savory, spicy and crunchy flavors all pair wonderfully.
13. Turkey Patty Power Bowls
When in doubt, build a nourishing bowl. Cooked turkey patties can be a fantastic protein topper for grain bowls, Buddha bowls, poke bowls, and more. Some tasty additions include greens, roasted veggies, avocado, chickpeas, quinoa/rice/pasta, hemp seeds, and your favorite dressing or sauce. Get creative with global flavor profiles.
As you can see, ground turkey is incredibly versatile beyond just burgers. With simple additions like cheeses, sauces and mix-in ingredients, you can take turkey patties from boring to gourmet in minutes. They’re budget-friendly and pair well with so many flavors.
Next time you have raw or cooked turkey patties on hand, try whipping up one of these 13 creative recipes. You may never see turkey patties the same way again! Which recipe are you most excited to try?
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy recipe: Forget about all those unnecessary fillers! No egg, breadcrumbs or exotic sauces.
- Cook as you like: Grill, bake, pan fry or even cook in air fryer!
- Juicy burgers: Thanks to my low fat secret ingredient.
Ingredients for Turkey Burgers
You only need 5 simple ingredients to make this recipe.
- Ground turkey: It can be any fat %. I usually buy extra lean ground turkey but lean turkey will work as well.
- Grated zucchini: To grate zucchini, I recommend to use medium size holes of a box grater so squash doesn’t become a puree or appear in big shreds.
- 1 garlic clove: You can use 1-2 teaspoons garlic powder but fresh garlic is better, more flavor.
- Cumin: Adds a nice punch of flavor to otherwise bland turkey meat.
- Salt and pepper: For flavor and taste.
I tried to make turkey burgers with oil instead of zucchini and it came out dry. So, it is the key ingredient, don’t skip.
This TURKEY BURGER recipe is juicy, healthy and easy to make!
FAQ
How do you use frozen turkey patties?
What are turkey burgers good for?
What condiment goes with turkey burgers?
How do you make Turkey patties?
1. To make the turkey patties: Combine all ingredients for the turkey patties (ground turkey, scallion, parsley, garlic, salt, cayenne, ginger, and chili flakes) in a medium-sized bowl and gently mix until everything is evenly combined. Do not overwork, so you’ll get a better texture. 2.
Can one have turkey and carrots?
Eating turkey and carrots is part of healthy habits. The turkey has meat like chicken and is another healthy poultry option. Carrots are rich in carotenoids, it is a source of vitamin A, fiber, potassium and vitamin B3.
How to cook ground turkey patties?
In the large mixing bowl add ground turkey and season it with salt and pepper. Form into round or oval patties. If using the premade patties just sprinkle the seasoning on both sides. Cook the turkey patties in a large skillet with a few tablespoons of olive oil.
What do you eat with a turkey burger?
Top the burgers with a black bean and corn salsa, guacamole, and cheese. * Turkey burgers with a grilled pineapple and mango salsa. This is a sweet and tangy burger that is perfect for a summer meal. Top the burgers with a grilled pineapple and mango salsa, guacamole, and cheese.