Ah, the illusive ground turkey. You might think you don’t like ground turkey or that it’s too dry or [insert complaint here]. I’ve had this conversation with a surprising number of people, and I always come back to the same two conclusions. One: SEASONING. No matter what you’re using ground turkey for, you have to season it well. Don’t be scared of flavor. Two (and this is important): Turkey isn’t beef. It will never be beef, and it will never taste like beef. And that’s OK.
With the right seasonings, toppings, and a hearty dose of reality (see above), turkey burgers can be delicious and satisfying — plus, they’re healthy and easy to throw together on a weeknight. No more sadly eating a boring turkey burger while pretending it’s a Big Mac, folks. Gobble gobble!
Makes 5 servings
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/4 cup minced onion
1/2 cup chopped spinach
1 egg
1/2 cup panko
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
Salt and pepper to taste
Hawaiian buns
Topping Ideas: Cheese, tomatoes, pickles, banana peppers, jalapenos, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce
Directions
1. Mix all ingredients (except buns) in a medium bowl just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
2. Patty into approximately 1-inch burgers. Makes 5 patties.
3. Heat large cast iron or other frying pan over medium heat. Spray pan with cooking spray or add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
4. Add burgers to pan and cook 6 minutes per side. If using cheese, add to burgers within the last 3 minutes. Serve on a toasted bun with toppings of choice.
