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Turkey Burgers

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By Snejana Andreeva

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
  • How to Prepare
  • Nonna’s Tip 🍔
  • Variations and Substitutions for Turkey Burgers
  • Similar Recipes
  • Best Served With
  • Common Questions
  • Turkey Burgers Recipe
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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.

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🧀 Then, add the feta and mix again.

❄️ Cover the meat mixture and place it in the fridge for about 1 hour.

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🟡 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.

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♨️ 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!

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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

  1. Pack in some extra veggies with a generous handful of fresh chopped spinach 🥬 – it goes great with the feta!
  2. Feel free to use any protein 💪 you prefer or have on hand, such as ground chicken or lamb.
  3. 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.
  4. This versatile recipe works well with any of your favorite herbs 🌱, like dill, basil, parsley, cilantro or mint.
  5. 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 Tzat ziki 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.

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Equipment

  • ▢ Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • ▢ Mixing Bowls

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!

Nonna’s 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!

My Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Turkey Burgers

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • Mixing Bowls

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

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