Greek Turkey Burgers
from kristineskitchenblog.comGet a taste of Mediterranean flavors with these Greek turkey burgers! They're easy to make and delicious served in a bun or lettuce wrap. Cook them on the grill, on the stove, in the oven or in the air fryer.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 358kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- tzatziki sauce or sliced avocado
- lettuce, thinly sliced red onion and sliced tomato
- 4 burger buns or lettuce for wrapping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, feta, red onion, bell pepper, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Mix with a fork or your hands until just combined.
- Divide the turkey mixture into 4 equal parts and shape into patties that are about 1/2-inch thick.
To Cook on the Stove:
- Heat a grill pan or skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, over medium heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and spread it around.
- When the pan is hot, place the turkey burger patties in the pan. Cook about 5-6 minutes per side, until cooked to an internal temperature of 165° F. The burgers should release fairly easily from the pan when they are ready to flip to the second side. Serve in buns or lettuce wraps, with toppings as desired.
To Cook on the Grill:
- Optional: Freeze turkey burger patties in a single layer in a baking dish lined with parchment paper for 30 minutes to help them hold together on the grill. (Turkey burgers can be more delicate than beef burgers, but I find these grill fine without freezing as long as you are careful with them.)
- Heat an outdoor grill with clean grill grates to medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates well to keep the burgers from sticking.
- Cook burgers about 5-6 minutes per side until cooked to an internal temperature of 165° F. Do not flip the burgers too early when cooking on the first side or they may fall apart. Serve in buns or lettuce wraps, with toppings as desired.
To Cook in the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place turkey burger patties on the pan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, flipping once after 10 minutes. Turkey burgers are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165° F. Serve in buns or lettuce wraps, with toppings as desired.
To Cook in the Air Fryer:
- Preheat the air fryer to 380° F for 5 minutes. Place burgers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380° F for 6 minutes. Then flip burgers over and cook for 5-7 more minutes, until they are cooked through. Burgers should be cooked to 165° F in the center.
Notes
- Grilling Tip: If the patties seem very delicate and you plan to cook them on an outdoor grill, I recommend freezing them for about 30 minutes to firm them up. (Freeze them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.) I didn’t find this step necessary, but it can depend on the brand/type of ground turkey you use.
- Recipe Variations: You can add 1/4 cup of chopped kalamata olives, 1/2 cup of chopped fresh spinach and/or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley to the turkey mixture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger with bun | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 788mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 438IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 3mg
