This Turkey Burger is a Mediterranean twist on a classic burger that you need to try! Juicy turkey burgers on a toasted bun loaded with Greek-inspired toppings and creamy Tzatziki sauce.
Make a classic Beef Burger or Smash Burgers instead!
TURKEY BURGER RECIPE
Nothing beats a juicy, flavorful Greek-inspired Turkey Burger! This simple recipe gives you the ultimate homemade ground turkey burger patties. This Mediterranean spin off of a classic burger is truly a must try. Golden, toasted buns loaded with juicy turkey patties, pickled onions, creamy tzatziki sauce and fresh veggies. Enjoy this flavorful Greek turkey burger for an easy weeknight dinner or your next summer cook out!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Turkey– You want to use ground turkey for these turkey burgers. You can also swap ground chicken or ground beef if preferred.
- Feta Cheese– Adding crumbled Feta cheese is what gives these turkey patties extra flavor and that Greek twist. You can totally leave the feta cheese out if preferred.
- Onions– You can use either red or yellow onions for this patty recipe. You can either grate the onions or blend them.
- Garlic– Freshly minced garlic cloves work best for these burgers. You can also use jarred minced garlic.
- Seasonings– To season these turkey burger patties, this recipe calls for salt, paprika, and Italian seasoning! You can also add any other of your favorite seasonings.
- Buns– You can use your favorite store-bought burger buns or homemade burger buns for these Greek burgers!
- Toppings– To build the best turkey burger, you want to use your favorite toppings! This Greek burger uses fresh sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled onions and lettuce.
- Tzatziki Sauce– Elevate your burger with my homemade creamy, rich tzatziki sauce or garlic aioli!
HOW TO MAKE TURKEY BURGERS
Have these burger patties ready to enjoy in no time with just a few easy steps!
- Prepare by lining a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper.
- Add all the ingredients for the turkey burger patties to a large mixing bowl.
- Using your hands, mix everything until seasoning is well combined. Roughly divide the patty mixture into 5 even sized balls.
- Using your hands or a patty press, shape each ball into a round patty. (You want the patty to be larger than your buns, about 4-inches in diameter, since patties shrink when they are cooked.)
- Add the shaped patties to the prepared parchment paper, repeating until all 5 patties are done.
- Cook the burger patties with the desired cooking method, on the stove top, air fryer, or on the grill. Once the burgers reach desired doneness, remove from heat and assemble burgers.
- Serve immediately with desired sides.
MAKING AHEAD AND STORING
Whether you are making these flavorful turkey burgers to enjoy right away, or preparing ahead of time for a future cookout, this recipe is perfect! Once the patties are assembled, there are several ways to store them.
- Fridge– Once the patties are shaped, add them to a parchment paper line plate or tray. (If you are stacking the burgers, add parchment paper in between.) Store in the fridge for up to 1-2 days ahead of time, only if the meat is fresh.
- Freezer– Add the patties onto a parchment paper line plate or tray, whatever fits into the freezer. Freeze for about 1-2 hours, or until the patties are firm. Transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag, stacking the patties between parchment paper. Freeze for up to 3 months. To enjoy, thaw and then cook.
COOKING METHODS
There are several different ways that you can cook homemade turkey burgers!
Grilled– The best and most popular way to enjoy burgers is during grilling season on the grill!
- Preheat the grill on medium high heat and clean the grill. Once hot add the turkey burger patties to the grill and cook on medium heat.
- Grill the burgers until lightly charred and cooked through, flipping halfway through the cook time.
- Assemble the burgers and enjoy.
Stovetop– Skip all the work of getting the grill out and just make your burgers on the stove top!
- Heat a large skillet or cast-iron skillet on medium high heat.
- Once the skillet is hot, drizzle some oil, and add the burger patties to the skillet. (Do not overload the skillet with patties.)
- Cook the burgers on medium high heat, browning on both sides, flipping halfway.
- Assemble burgers and enjoy.
Air Fryer– Air fryer burgers are delicious and so easy!
- Add the patties to the air fryer basket. (Depending on how large your air fryer is, you may need to cook them in batches.)
- Air fryer at 400°F for about 12-14 minutes, or patties are cooked through. Flip the burgers halfway through the cook time.
- Assemble burgers and enjoy.
| TURKEY BURGER DONENESS– Unlike beef burgers where there is a range of doneness levels, turkey burgers need to be fully cooked, having an internal temperature of 165°F. You can totally remove the burgers a couple degrees earlier as it continues to cook as it rests, just not to undercook them! |
TURKEY PATTY ADD INS-
If you want to elevate the flavors of the turkey burger patty, you totally can by adding different ingredients to the patty mixture! Here are some great Greek or non-Greek add ins:
- Crumbled Feta cheese
- Bacon Bits
- Roasted Peppers
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Mozzarella Cheese Pearls
- Spinach
TURKEY BURGER VARIATIONS
You don’t have to make this turkey burger Greek-inspired, you can totally switch up the flavors of this burger!
- Classic– Enjoy this turkey burger like a classic burger with all the classic toppings and of course the best burger sauce!
- Breakfast Sandwich– Make this a breakfast sandwich by making the patties a little thinner and adding to burger buns, English muffins, or bagels with your favorite breakfast sandwich ingredients!
- Smash Burger– Get on the viral smash burger hype with these turkey patties! Just follow my smash burger recipe!
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
This recipe makes about 5 turkey burger patties.
Yes, you can totally use ground chicken! The internal temperature of cooked turkey or chicken patties should be 165°F.
No, adding crumbled feta cheese is totally optional and based on preference.
Yes! You can use my beef kofta recipe and shape into burger patty for a flavorful Greek-inspired beef burger.
OTHER GREEK INSPIRED RECIPES-
If you love this Greek burger, try my other delicious Mediterranean inspired recipes:
Greek Turkey Burger Recipe
Ingredients
Greek Turkey Burger-
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 medium yellow or red onion grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves minced
Toppings-
- 5 burger buns
- 5 slices tomatoes
- cucumbers thinly sliced
- pickled onions
- tzatziki sauce
Instructions
Making Turkey Burger Patties-
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the turkey patties.1 lb ground turkey, 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 medium yellow or red onion, grated, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Mix thoroughly with your hands until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Divide the mixture into 5 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
- Using your hands or a patty press, flatten each ball into a round patty about 4 inches wide, slightly larger than your buns, as they will shrink while cooking.
- Place the patties on the prepared parchment paper and repeat until all 5 are formed.
- Store in the fridge, until ready to cook. (The patties can be made up to 1-2 days ahead of time and stored in the fridge.)
Stovetop Burgers-
- Preheat a large skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Once heated, add a light drizzle of oil to coat the bottom of the skillet. Add the turkey burger patties to the skillet, leaving space in between each patty.
- Cook on medium high heat for about 5-6 minutes, until brown. Flip and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove the patties from the skillet and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Assemble your burgers with your favorite buns, toppings, and sauces. Serve and enjoy!5 burger buns, 5 slices tomatoes, cucumbers, thinly sliced, pickled onions, tzatziki sauce
Grilled Burgers-
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat (it should be around 375-400°F). As it preheats, use a grill brush to clean the grates.
- Once the grill is ready, carefully add the burger patties onto the grill and reduce the heat to medium and close the lid, allowing them to cook.
- Grill the patties for about 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once halfway through. Cook until the patties reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the patties from the grill and let them rest for 2–3 minutes.
- Assemble your burgers with buns, toppings, and sauces of your choice. Serve and enjoy!5 burger buns, 5 slices tomatoes, cucumbers, thinly sliced, pickled onions, tzatziki sauce
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