Chef John's Turkey Burger Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Turkey Recipes. (Chef John's Turkey Burger Recipe). This recipe uses some of the same techniques and seasonings as the shish kebab to improve the dull turkey burger. For something made with meat that is 95% fat free this is pretty good!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 1hr5 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 burgers

Chef John's Turkey Burger Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground turkey

1 ½ tablespoons plain bread crumbs

1 ½ tablespoons ground almonds

1 teaspoon chile paste

2 cloves garlic

crushed and minced

1 ½ teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 ½ teaspoons garam masala

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons plain yogurt

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Combine ground turkey breadcrumbs almonds chili paste garlic ginger salt garam masala lemon juice yogurt and cilantro; mix thoroughly with a spatula or clean hands.

Step 2

Shape ground turkey mixture into a ball and divide in 4 even pieces; refrigerate for 1 hour. Form each piece into a patty with damp hands.

Step 3

Preheat grill to medium heat and refrigerate turkey burger patties until the grill is hot. Grill turkey burgers until patty appears to be cooked about half way up the side and then flip grilling each side for about 4 to 5 minutes. Burger is done when surface is cracked and juices start to rise to the top.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Turkey Burger Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 301.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.4g 69%

Carbohydrates: 5g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 16.3g 25%

Saturated Fat: 4.1g 21%

Cholesterol: 135.6mg 45%

Vitamin A Iu: 106.2IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin C: 3.3mg 6%

Folate: 6.4mcg 2%

Calcium: 33.9mg 3%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 11.9mg 4%

Potassium: 69.2mg 2%

Sodium: 1025.6mg 41%

Calories From Fat: 147

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.