Looking for an Ultimate Turkey Burger Recipe that's beyond flavorful, moist and juicy? Welp, you come to the right spot. This recipe covers tips and tricks, so you'll make a juicy and flavorful turkey burger each and every time. It's made with simple everyday ingredients and takes less than 15 minutes to cook which is perfect for weeknight dinners. Show
At some point in your life, did you steer away from eating turkey burgers? Were you tired of eating just a bland, dry, and hard to consume turkey burger, or did you force yourself to eat it just to be "healthy" then suddenly just gave up altogether because you couldn't stand the taste anymore. Well friend, that was me up until I realized the proper way to prepare and cook a delicious and juicy turkey burger that's worth eating. Jump to:
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Best way to cookTurkey burgers can be char-grilled, baked, or pan-fried. Of the 3 cooking methods, pan-frying in a cast iron skillet is the best way to cook a turkey burger. This way, you get a beautiful sear on the entire outer surface of the burger which is also where all the flavor lies. SeasoningGround turkey can taste really bland and therefore should be seasoned generously. At the very minimum, season with kosher salt and black pepper. However, if you want to take your turkey burger to the next level go for big bold flavors such as Cajun seasoning, you can also add a dash of worcestershire sauce, or you can add an Asian flair with Asian inspired ingredients. Another thing that's worth noting when it comes to seasoning a turkey burger is to season the meat mixture with all the seasoning before forming into patties, so you'll have flavor throughout and not just on the outer surface of the patties. How to make the best turkey burgerGround turkey: Ground turkey by nature is very lean, so I suggest choosing the option that's 85% lean meat, 15% fat. Although this option has the highest amount of fat, more fat still needs to be added which I'll discuss below. Fat: Grape-seed oil is a really good choice for adding fat to ground turkey. You can also opt for avocado oil. This will prevent the turkey burger from drying out. Seasoning: Cajun seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, minced shallots and garlic and finely chopped spinach. The minced shallot and spinach not only adds incredible flavor but also adds moisture to the patty. By the way, your turkey burger will not taste like spinach it's solely there to add moisture and of course nutrients. Form turkey patties: Add all ingredients to a large bowl, mix gently, then form ground turkey into patties. Cook: Place patties onto a hot cast iron skillet with a bit of grape-seed oil and fry until patties are no longer pink or internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Assemble burger: Place the cooked turkey patty onto a warm brioche bun, smear the bun with your favorite spread, and add your favorite fixings: lettuce, grilled onions, tomato, avocado, pickles and/or cheese or whatever else you like. How to keep turkey burgers from drying outTo make a really delicious and moist turkey burger fat must be added to the mix. If not, it can result in a really dry patty if not prepared properly as turkey meat is a lean type of meat. Here are some tips:
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Can you make aheadSure can, just follow the instructions but do not pan fry them until you are ready to eat. Simply, place the uncooked patties onto a clean plate and wrap securely with plastic wrap. You can also place the turkey patties in a large enough bowl and separate each layer with parchment paper to prevent the patties from sticking together. Whichever way you choose, place the uncooked patties in the fridge for up to 2 days then follow the instructions for pan-frying them. Store and reheatYou can also store your cooked patties in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can store them in ziploc bags or an airtight container with a lid. To reheat, wrap the patties with foil and place in a preheated 375 degree preheated oven. Serve with
📖 RecipeBest Turkey Burger RecipeBy Cree Looking for the Best Turkey Burger Recipe that's beyond flavorful, moist and juicy? Welp, you come to the right spot. This recipe covers tips and tricks, so you'll make a juicy and flavorful turkey burger each and every time. 5 from 5 votes Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save for LaterSaved Recipe!Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Calories: 392kcal Equipment
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