Greek Turkey Burgers
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with these delicious Greek turkey burgers topped with homemade tzatziki sauce and crumbled feta cheese. Perfect for a healthy and flavorful summer meal!
Servings: 8 burgers
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground turkey
- ¾ cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ¾ tsp dried oregano
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 8 burger buns
- tzatziki sauce for serving
- lettuce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the patties. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well until completely incorporated. Portion the mixture into eight equal balls. For extra-large burgers, this can be portioned into six. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, use a four-inch biscuit cutter or free-hand press each ball into an even patty. Place the burgers in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes. This helps them keep their shape on the grill.2 lb ground turkey, ¾ cup dried breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 ½ tsp dried dill, 1 tsp dried basil, ¾ tsp dried oregano, 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Grill the burgers. Heat the grill on high for 15 minutes. If using gas, reduce the heat to medium and oil the grates. Grill the burgers until they are well-browned on each side and reach an internal temperature of 160°F, 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and allow the burgers to rest for five minutes. The carryover cooking will bring the internal temperature to 165°F.
- Assemble the burgers. Serve on a bun with lettuce, prepared tzatziki sauce, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, tomato, or whatever other toppings preferred.8 burger buns, tzatziki sauce, lettuce
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Notes
- Let the patties chill in the refrigerator before grilling. This will allow the meat to bind together with the breadcrumbs and egg, making the grilling process easier.
- Rub high-heat oil over the grill grates to create a more nonstick surface. It's important to use high-heat oil (cooking oils with a high smoke point) so there is no burning. Common high-heat oils are avocado, grapeseed, sunflower, and safflower.
- Make sure to let your grill heat up fully before placing the burgers on it. The initial heat from the surface of the grill will help the burgers release easily, and high heat is needed to do this. If the temperature is too cool, the patties can tend to stick to the grates, making flipping a nightmare.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger (patty only) | Calories: 220kcal