Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe

Being a busy mom of 8 we grill out burgers for an easy weeknight meal. I am always looking for healthier alternative to our favorite foods and this Grilled Turkey Burger hit the spot.

Ground turkey can be substituted in a lot of our Easy Ground Beef recipes with few ingredients and these are some of our favorites – Ground Beef Tostadas Recipe, Ground Beef Tacos Recipe and Ground Beef Teriyaki.

Why We Love This Recipe

Grilled Turkey Burgers make a great option if you are want healthier option. It is still high in protein and lower in fat but still makes a delicious burger option. Turkey burgers recipes can end up dry and tasteless, but you will find that this burger is juicy, full of flavor and prep time is easy.

Add your favorite burger toppings and serve with grilled side dishes for a complete meal idea. Simple seasoning is all you need to turn a bland turkey burger into a crowd pleasing grilled burger recipe.

Ingredients

• Ground Turkey – We like to choose 80-85% lean to help keep the burgers juicy.
• Onion Powder – If you are out, check out the Best Onion Powder Substitutes
• Garlic Powder – Check out these Garlic Powder Substitute or you can use fresh garlic cloves.

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Burger Topping Ideas

Adding toppings to your burger makes it even better. These are some of our favorites but you can easily add your own.

• Slice Cheese
• Mustard
• Ketchup
• Pickles
• Bacon
• Avocado
• Red Onions

How to Make Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe

Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, stir together the lean ground turkey, egg, salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder until well combined.  Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients.  

Step 2 – Divide the ground turkey mixture into 6 equal portions. Then form the balls into patties that are approximately 4 inches wide and 1 inch thick and make an indent in the center of each patty with your thumb. 

• Step 3 – Place the turkey burger patties in the refrigerator (covered in plastic wrap) while you preheat the grill.
• Step 4 – Preheat the outdoor Grill over medium high heat (approximately 450-500 degrees Fahrenheit). Rub oil on the grill grates to prevent the patties from sticking to the grill.
• Step 5 – Place the patties on the grill over direct heat.  Cook for 4-8 minutes (flipping the patties halfway through the cook time) until the turkey patties reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the patties are cooked to a safe temperature.  
• Step 6 – Place the buns on the grill and cook for 1 minute until they are browned slightly.  Watch them closely so that they do not burn.

Step 7 – Add a lettuce leaf to the bottom bun of each bun.

Step 8 – Remove the patties from the grill and add them to each  of the hamburger buns on top of the lettuce.

• Then top each patty with the tomato and onion slices.  Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Choosing Oil – Use any oil with a high smoke point. Vegetable oil, canola oil, coconut oil or avocado oil will all work great in this recipe.
• Cooking Methods – We love the flavor that the gas grill gives these turkey burgers, but you can also use a charcoal grill. We usually grill them directly on the grill grates but you can also use a grill pan. If you prefer, you can cook on the stovetop in a cast iron skillet for any easy indoor recipe.
• Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your patties. We recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure your burgers are fully cooked.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these turkey burgers with your favorite side dishes. You can make a side of Grilled Vegetables in Foil Pack Recipe for a healthy side. But making a side of Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe or Air Fryer French Fries Recipe are what my kids prefer.

We have crumbled the grilled turkey burger up and served it over salad.