Best Turkey Burger

This recipe is for the BEST, always-moist stovetop turkey burgers. They're ready in less than 30 minutes and are here to convince you that turkey burgers can be flavorful, crave-worthy, and even better than a beef burger!

Turkey Burger Ingredients

The full recipe is at the bottom of this page, but here's a quick overview of what you'll need & how to make it in 2 simple steps:

• 1 pound lean ground turkey 
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (or plain breadcrumbs) 
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper 

How to Make Turkey Burgers

Step 1: Make the Patties

Add all of the ingredients except for 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large bowl. Use your hands to mix all of the ingredients until combined. Divide the turkey into 4 equal portions and press into patties that are about ½” thick. 

Step 2: Cook the Patties

In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add 2 of the patties side by side (or cook 1 patty at a time if your pan is smaller).

Cook the patties for 4 - 5 minutes on each side, until they are cooked through (to at least 165 °F) and browned. Repeat with the remaining patties, adding 1 tablespoon more of oil to the pan before cooking. 

Serve warm on a bun with all of your favorite burger fixings! 

How to Store Leftovers

In the fridge: cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 - 4 days.

In the freezer: cool and freeze in an airtight container for 3 - 4 months. Wrap individual burgers in plastic wrap or store separately to prevent them from sticking together.

How to Know If Your Turkey Burgers Are Cooked

These burgers take about 4 - 5 minutes on each side to cook through. They should be browned on the outside and, when cut open, no pink should be left in the middle. You can also insert a thermometer (put it into the thickest part of the burger) and it should read 165°F.

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