Turkey Burgers
on May 30, 2023, Updated Apr 04, 2025
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If you think turkey burgers are dry and bland, it’s time to try my juicy 💦 burger recipe! I’ve added creamy feta 🧀 and refreshing dill directly into the patties, giving it wonderful Greek flavors and plenty of moisture. Although this recipe is not authentic or common in Greece, I use ingredients like dill, feta, and oregano – which are all Greek staples 🇬🇷. These juicy patties will make you feel like you’re on a Greek vacation 🏖️, so trust me and double the recipe!
Why You’ll Love Turkey Burgers
These savory Turkey Burgers are perfect for meal prep. The meat mixture can be kept in the fridge for a day or two and there are many ways to enjoy them that do not involve a burger bun 🍔. I like to eat the patties on their own or with a side of fluffy rice, tzatziki, and veggies – or on top of a Greek salad 🥗. For a low-carb option, you can sandwich the burger patties between two thick slices of tomato 🍅 or even slices of grilled veggies, such as eggplant. Whichever way you choose, trust and believe these juicy, versatile Turkey Burgers are so good they’ll be in constant rotation 🙌!
How to Prepare
🥣 Add the ground meat to a large mixing bowl.
🧀 Add the egg, salt to taste, oregano, black pepper, garlic, breadcrumbs, and dill. Mix well with clean hands.
🧀 Then, add the feta and mix again.
❄️ Cover the meat mixture and place it in the fridge for about 1 hour.
🟡 Remove the meat from the fridge and divide it into 4 equal balls. Flatten each ball into a patty and gently press down the middle to help them cook evenly.
♨️ Preheat the barbecue to 450F (making sure to oil the grill) and cook the patties for 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 165F.
🍔 Add cooked patties to a bun with tzatziki, pickled onions and lettuce. Enjoy!
Nonna’s Tip 🍔
Covering and refrigerating the meat mixture is needed so the ingredients can bind together. Otherwise, your burger will fall apart on the grill. I leave it in the fridge for about 1 hour, but you can also prep ahead and refrigerate overnight.
Variations and Substitutions for Turkey Burgers
- Pack in some extra veggies with a generous handful of fresh chopped spinach 🥬 – it goes great with the feta!
- Feel free to use any protein 💪 you prefer or have on hand, such as ground chicken or lamb.
- If you’re not firing up the grill tonight, you can always cook Turkey Burgers 🍔 in the air fryer or in a skillet on the stove.
- This versatile recipe works well with any of your favorite herbs 🌱, like dill, basil, parsley, cilantro or mint.
- I like to use my easy homemade Italian Breadcrumbs to help bind the burgers, but feel free to use store-bought breadcrumbs.
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Best Served With
- My Easy Tzatziki recipe takes these Greek-inspired Turkey Burgers to the next level!
- Ditch the bun and serve the patty on top of my Authentic Greek Salad 🥗.
- A good burger needs a side of potatoes and this one is perfect with Greek Lemon Potatoes or Grilled Potatoes.
- Trust and believe, these viral ONION RING CHIPS 🧅 are soo good with this burger!
Common Questions
Yes, this recipe works exactly as written with ground chicken as a substitute.
Absolutely! You can make the patties and store them in the fridge up to 24 hours in advance. They’ll also keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Be sure to refrigerate the mixture for at least an hour before grilling to make sure the patties hold together.
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour in the mixture, and serve on a gluten-free bun or as a lettuce wrap.
Yes! If it’s a rainy day or you just need a quick meal, you can preheat your air fryer to 375F and cook for 12-14 minutes (or until the internal temp reaches 165F), flipping halfway through
You can (and should!) make a double batch of these Turkey Burgers to meal prep ahead of time! The cooked patties can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days and only take 5 minutes to reheat in the air fryer.
Turkey Burgers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey , any ground meat
- 1 large egg, whisked
- salt, to taste
- ½ tablespoon dry oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- handful of finely chopped dill , your favorite fresh herb
- crumbled feta, measured with your heart
- oil , for forming the patties and the grill
Additional Ingredients
- burger buns , I like Brioche buns
- toppings: mayo, ketchup, tzatziki, lettuce, onions, cheese etc.
Instructions
- Add the ground meat to a large bowl. Add the egg, salt to taste, oregano, black pepper, garlic, breadcrumbs, and dill. Mix well with clean hands. Add the feta and mix again.
- Cover the meat mixture and let it set in the fridge. This step is needed so the meat can firm up. I leave it in the fridge for about 1 hour but you can also do this overnight.
- When the meat has set, remove it from the fridge and divide it into 4 equal balls. Flatten each ball into a disc, making sure it's even all through out.
- Gently press down the middle of each patty (this helps them cook evenly).
- Preheat the barbecue to 450F (making sure to oil the grill) and cook the patties for 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 165F. I like to open and close the lid to check on them every 2 minutes.
- Note: You can make them in the air fryer or on the stovetop, in a pan, as well.
- When the burgers are done, enjoy them as-is with sides such as steamed rice, raw, grilled, or roasted veggies, salads, dips, etc. or in between a burger bun with your favorite toppings.
- I added tzatziki to my bun with pickled onions and lettuce but feel free to use anything you like. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Protein: Feel free to use any protein you prefer or have on hand, such as ground chicken or lamb.
- Cooking Methods: Instead of grilling, you can always cook Turkey Burgers in the air fryer or in a skillet on the stove.
- Herbs and Greens: This versatile recipe works well with any of your favorite herbs, like dill, basil, parsley, cilantro or mint. You can even add a handful of fresh chopped spinach to pack in some extra veggies!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
So yummy! 😋
Made this recipe to the t. Easy, quick, and such a great alternative to beef. I bbqed the patties approx. 8-10mins on eat side, depending on thickness. I also sprayed some avocado oil on them to make sure they don’t stick. Such a great tasting Mediterranean flavour, paired with homemade tzatziki(also modern nonna recipe).
You’re awesome Edyta! Always so impressed with you, thanks for being here as always