Instant Pot Turkey Burgers

Burgers in your Instant Pot? Yes! It’s quite simple and a great option for a quick weeknight dinner. 

First, the crock pot. Now, the instant pot. Either way, burgers can be made quickly in either without the mess and time of frying or grilling them.

You Have Two Options:

• Pre made Frozen turkey burger patties
• Homemade ground turkey patties

Ingredients for Homemade Ground Turkey Patties:

• Ground turkey
• Minced onion
• Garlic powder
• Steak sauce ( ex: A1 or brand equivalent)
• Salt/Pepper

The Frozen Option:  The recipe below is for 1/3 lb frozen premade patties. You can use a smaller or larger size, but, your cooking time may have to change.

Can ground beef be used? Yes. But, again, your cooking time may have to change. 

Melting Cheese:  For ours, I opened the foil and placed the cooked burgers on a flat rimmed baking sheet. Then, added a slice of cheese and popped them under the broiler for just a few seconds. 

How to Make:

• Take an individual patty  ( this applies to both frozen and fresh) and wrap in a piece of foil.
• Then,  add 2 1/2 cups water to the bottom of the instant pot and place steam rack into the bottom of the pot.
• Place individual patties on top of steam rack. Stacking them, if needed, in a staggered pattern.
• Cover and cook on high pressure.  
• Do a quick release and remove lid from instant pot. Carefully, remove patties and let them rest for 5-8 minutes. Remove from foil and garnish as desired before serving.

Important Note:  The great thing about this recipe is that it is crazy adaptable.  You can make large burgers, small sliders, use frozen, use ground beef or even try ground chicken (?).  It’s the concept of steaming the burgers that will remain the same.  Make sure to add the water into the bottom of your instant pot and stack/staggered your patties on the steam rack.  You can make as few or as many as your pot can fit.

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Yield: 4 burgers

Instant Pot Turkey Burgers

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Instant Pot Turkey Burgers-Burgers in your Instant Pot? Yes! It’s quite simple and a great option for a quick weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 13 minutes

Additional Time 8 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients

FROZEN OPTION:

• 4- frozen pre made frozen turkey burger patties

FRESH OPTION:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 TBSP minced onion
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 TBSP steak sauce ( ex: A1)
• salt/pepper, to taste preference

GARNISH YOUR BURGER:

• Hamburger buns
• Cheese slices
• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Fresh onions
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Mayo
• Pickles

Instructions

FROZEN OPTION:

1. Wrap each frozen patty individually in a piece of foil.
2. Add 2 1/2 cups water to the bottom of the instant pot and place steam rack into the bottom of the pot
3. Place individual patties on top of steam rack.  Stacking them, if needed, in a staggered pattern.
4. Cover and cook on high pressure for 13 minutes.
5. Do a quick release and remove lid from instant pot.  Carefully, remove patties and let them rest for 5-8 minutes.  Remove from foil and garnish as desired before serving.

FRESH OPTION:

1. Mix all ingredients until fully combined. Form into 4 equal size patties.
2. Wrap each patty individually in a piece of foil.
3. Add 2 1/2 cups water to the bottom of the instant pot and place steam rack into the bottom of the pot.
4. Place individual patties on top of steam rack. Stacking them, if needed, in a staggered pattern.
5. Cover and cook on high pressure for  10 minutes.
6. Do a quick release and remove lid from instant pot. Carefully, remove patties and let them rest for 5-8 minutes. Remove from foil and garnish as desired before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 465Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 582mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 38g

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