Grilled Turkey Burgers are packed full of flavor and are so tender and juicy you will not believe it is a turkey burger!
Pickled onions are the surprise weapon in this recipe. The tangy vinegar cuts through the richness of the burger, adding a bright and refreshing element that elevates the entire dish.
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Why this Grill Turkey Burgers Recipe is a Keeper
I love this recipe because these burgers are so full of flavor they’re irresistible. These juicy turkey patties with the vibrant kick of pickled onions, and endless topping possibilities, your next cookout is guaranteed to be a success.
- 30 Minute Meal: The good turkey burger can be ready to eat in about 30 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All of these ingredients are super easy to find and use.
- Family Friendly: Delicious grilled turkey burgers are guaranteed to be a hit in the family. They won’t believe these are not beef burgers.
- Adaptable: This grilled turkey burger recipe is super customizable to make it your own.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Good turkey burgers are great to have for lunch the next day.
If you’re looking for more burger recipes, try these Pizza Burgers, Spicy Burger with Creamy Sriracha Sauce and Air Fryer Hamburgers.
Why is my Turkey Burger Dry?
Turkey burgers for the grill may be dry if it’s overcooked. To avoid overcooked burgers, take patties off the heat when turkey burgers internal temp reaches 165°F.
Ingredient Notes for a Juicy Grilled Turkey Burger
You’ll need just a few simple turkey burger ingredients that are all easy to find at your local grocery store.
- Ground Turkey: We’re making our own tasty turkey burgers in this recipe using ground turkey, but you can use frozen turkey burgers if you’d like.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions to Make Grilled Turkey Burgers
- Different Cheese: Try using a different cheese such as cheddar or pepper jack on these burgers with ground turkey.
- Spices: Try garlic powder and onion powder for more perfect turkey flavor. You can also add other spices to bring a little heat to these awesome turkey burgers.
Special Equipment Needed for Ground Turkey Burger Recipe
- Grill: Cooking turkey during grilling seasoning is the perfect way to give it a little extra delicious flavor. You could also bake them!
- Meat Thermometer: A meat thermometer will accurately tell you how cooked your meat is. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.
Pro Tip for Good Turkey Burger
Opt for 93% lean ground turkey with at least 7% fat content. This ensures maximum juiciness without sacrificing flavor.
How to Make Flavorful, Juicy Grilled Turkey Burgers
Learn how to make turkey burgers in these easy 3 steps.
These are the basic steps for making Grilled Turkey Burgers with Pickled Onions. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Make the Pickled Onions
Combine vinegar, brown sugar, salt and all spice in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add onions and toss to coat. Let stand for at least 30 minutes.
2. Form Turkey Burgers
Mix the turkey meat, parsley, cumin, all spice, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands to form the turkey burger patties into four patties.
3. Grill Burgers and Place on Buns
Brush patties with canola oil so they don’t stick to the grill and place the turkey patties on the grill. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, about 8 minutes on each side for a juicy turkey burger. Remove from the grill and top with provolone cheese and place the burgers on buns.
Best Turkey Burgers with Pickled Onions Recipe FAQs
Store leftover grilled turkey burgers wrapped well in foil or in an airtight container in the fridge. Use the cooked burger within 4 days of making them.
Microwave the leftover cooked turkey burger for 2 to 3 minutes or until it reaches the desired temperature.
Sure! Form the burger patties and place on a baking sheet in the freezer for an hour. Then, remove from the freezer and wrap individual patties in wax paper and place in a freezer bag. Pull out individual burgers as needed.
Replace the bun with lettuce to form a lettuce wrap or try a gluten free hamburger bun.
Use ingredients such as bread crumbs and egg to help bind the ground turkey mixture and not fall down the grill grates. I like to roll my formed patties in breadcrumbs before cooking.
Expert Tips for Making This Turkey Burgers on the Grill Recipe
- Different Oil: Try using olive oil or avocado oil or any high smoke point oil. Try not to use cooking spray as some grill manufactures do not recommend.
- Add your Favorites for the Best Turkey Burgers: Add lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup or mustard to this easy turkey burgers recipe.
- Variation Tip: Grated onion can be used if you don’t want big slices in this healthy grilled turkey burger recipe.
- Alternate Ingredient: A splash of worcestershire sauce will add a fantastic umami flavor to your moist and flavorful ground turkey meat.
- Other Cooking Method: You might be wondering how to cook turkey burgers on the stove. Feel free to make the best-ever turkey burgers inside with your favorite grill pan.
- Prep the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high and grease the grill grates so that the turkey burgers don’t stick and fall apart on the grill.
- Tip: Place the turkey burgers on the grill but don’t press down the center of each patty in this easy recipe like you would for regular beef burgers.
What to Serve with Ground Turkey Burgers with Pickled Onion Topping
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Ingredients
Pickled Onions
- 1 cup Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon All spice
- 1 Red onion, small, halved and very thinly sliced
Turkey Burgers
- 1 pound Ground turkey, Shady Farms
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1½ teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Ground chipotle pepper
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon All spice
- 1 teaspoon Canola oil
- 4 slices Provolone cheese
- 4 Whole wheat buns
Instructions
Pickled Onions
- Combine vinegar, brown sugar, salt and all spice in a medium microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture boils. You can also bring the mixture to a boil in a saucepan on the stove.
- Add onions and toss to coat.
- Let stand for at least 30 minutes.
Turkey Burgers
- Combine the turkey, parsley, cumin, pepper, salt and all spice in a large bowl.
- Mix until combined; form mixture into four patties.
- Brush patties with canola oil and grill until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Top with cheese and serve on buns.
Christina’s Notes
- Different Oil: Try using olive oil or avocado oil or any high smoke point oil. Try not to use cooking spray as some grill manufactures do not recommend.
- Add your Favorites: Add lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup or mustard to this easy turkey burgers recipe.
- Variation Tip: Grated onion can be used if you don’t want big slices in this healthy grilled turkey burger recipe.
- Alternate Ingredient: A splash of worcestershire sauce will add a fantastic umami flavor to your moist and flavorful ground turkey meat.
- Other Cooking Method: You might be wondering how to cook turkey burgers on the stove. Feel free to make the best-ever turkey burgers inside with your favorite grill pan.
- Prep the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high and grease the grill grates so that the turkey burgers don’t stick and fall apart on the grill.
- Tip: Place the turkey burgers on the grill but don’t press down the center of each patty in this easy recipe like you would for regular beef burgers.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Oh this burger looks so good!