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These Turkey Burgers are full of flavor and quick to make. You can make them on the stove or on the grill!

If you think turkey burgers are bland and boring, I urge you to try this recipe.

Do you know what a turkey burger has that a beef burger doesn’t? 

A special friendliness with other flavors.

A turkey burger is more suited to having different flavor combinations added to it.

Put feta and basil in a beef patty, and that might be kind of weird.

Put feta and basil in a turkey patty, and you get something magnificent.

If you were to put this turkey burger and a beef burger in front of me, I might pick the turkey burger based on flavor alone.

I always love the grill for the best flavor possible, but these are fantastic even when they’re quickly cooked in a cast iron skillet on the stove indoors.

Just make sure to get the heat high so you get that wonderful brown crust on the edges.

How to Make Turkey Burgers:

In a bowl, combine dark ground turkey, feta cheese crumbles, fresh basil, worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper:

Mix this all together gently to distribute the ingredients evenly, then shape into four equal patties:

To cook the burgers, I’ve had great success for years simply cooking them in a cast iron skillet on the stove, but since my father-in-law bought me this indoor grill (affiliate) for Christmas, I’ve started using that instead.

And of course, it’s great for outdoor grilling too.

Here’s a look at the fully cooked turkey burger patty, without any toppings:

Because there’s so much going on with the actual turkey patty, you can go pretty minimal with the fixings.

I usually do sliced tomato, lettuce, red onion, and some pickles on the side:

I served my burger here with some Baked Garlic Fries, though Red Potato Salad or Greek Zucchini Salad are also perfect for pairing. Enjoy!

More Ground Turkey Recipes:

• Turkey Chili
• Turkey Quinoa Meatballs
• Baked Turkey Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy

The full recipe is below, plus a quick 3 minute video below that shows how to make it.  Enjoy!

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Turkey Burgers with Feta and Basil

These Turkey Burgers have tons of flavor and are quick to make. They're a healthy and delicious option for a weeknight meal!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword turkey burger recipes, turkey burgers, turkey feta burgers

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4 burgers, easily doubles, triples, etc

Calories 337kcal

Ingredients

For the Turkey Burgers:

• 1 lb dark ground turkey
• 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
• 2 tbsp packed chopped fresh basil
• 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp salt*
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns
• desired toppings like red onion, lettuce, tomatoes, condiments, etc

Side Dish Ideas for Pairing:

• baked garlic fries
• greek zucchini salad
• tabbouleh

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Gently mix together the ground turkey, feta crumbles, chopped basil, worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper with your fingertips. Make sure not to overwork the meat, but rather to think of distributing the ingredients evenly. 
• Form the meat mixture into 4 patties, keeping in mind that the burger will shrink up during cooking. For this reason, I usually make them flatter than I ultimately want, and a little bit wider than the bun. Don’t make the patties too thick or they’ll take too long to cook.
• To cook on the stove, heat up a cast iron skillet over medium high heat for a couple minutes. Once the pan is hot, add the turkey patties and cook for about 3 minutes on each side. Time will vary depending on how hot your pan is and how thick your patties are, but you want the center of the turkey burger to read at 165 degrees F. If you find that the burgers are browning too much before the interior is cooking through, you can put a lid on the pan, or pop the burgers into a hot oven for a few minutes to finish cooking. 
• You may also grill the burgers either on an indoor or outdoor grill. About 3 minutes on each side as well, depending on how intense the heat is. Check for doneness using a thermometer, aiming for 165F.
• Serve the turkey burgers with any accompaniments you want, and enjoy!

Notes

If you don’t have a thermometer, please get one! They’re not expensive and they will make your life in the kitchen a lot easier (I own this one and it’s only $20).

*since feta is pretty salty, I use minimal salt here and find 1/4 tsp total is perfect. You may need to adjust to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 462mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g

Post updated in May 2019. Originally published May 2013.