Description
Ina Garten’s turkey burger elevates classic grilling with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Herbed feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh parsley create a delicious patty you’ll want to savor at your next cookout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey thighs (93% lean)
- ½ cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 tbsps olive oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or ½ tsp of any other salt)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: In a spacious mixing bowl, blend ground turkey with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and fresh parsley, thoroughly combining seasonings with meat using hands.
- Shaping: Moisten hands with water and form four uniform patties, each ½ inch thick, ensuring even consistency and seasoning distribution.
- Cooking Surface: Heat a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat, lightly coating with olive oil to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- Searing: Carefully place patties in the heated pan, allowing them to develop a golden crust for 5-6 minutes on the first side before flipping.
- Finishing: Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, guaranteeing safe and juicy turkey burgers.
- Resting and Serving: Remove burgers from heat, let rest for 2-3 minutes to redistribute juices, then plate with preferred accompaniments like salad, roasted vegetables, or whole-grain buns.
Notes
- Prevent Dryness: Add mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to keep turkey meat moist and tender during cooking.
- Handle Meat Gently: Mix ingredients softly with hands to avoid compressing meat, which can create tough burgers.
- Temperature Control: Use medium heat to develop golden-brown crust without burning or drying out the patties.
- Safety First: Always cook turkey burgers to internal temperature of 165°F to eliminate harmful bacteria and ensure safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg