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Barefoot Contessa Turkey Burger Recipe

Barefoot Contessa Turkey Burger Recipe

Erin Table for Seven
These burgers are held together and made more juicy by the addition of an egg. The seasoning for these turkey burgers, made with just a few simple ingredients, is absolutely delicious.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • olive oil or other vegetable oil for cooking

For Serving:

  • burger buns, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado or guacamole, ketchup, mustard, bbq sauce, etc.

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix with a fork to combine.
    Barefoot Contessa Turkey Burger Recipe
  • Into the same bowl, go ahead and add the ground turkey and mix gently with the fork until just combined, make sure not to overwork the meat.
    Barefoot Contessa Turkey Burger Recipe
  • Divide the turkey mixture into four equal portions and shape it into 1/2-inch-thick patties.
    Barefoot Contessa Turkey Burger Recipe

Grilled Turkey Burger

  • Since turkey tends to be more delicate than beef, you’ll want to freeze the patties for about 30 minutes before grilling. Arrange the patties in a single layer in a parchment paper-lined baking dish and freeze.
  • Ensure that your grill grates are clean and that the grill is heated to medium-high temperature. Oil the grill grates well to prevent sticking.
  • Grill your Barefoot Contessa Turkey Burger for about 6 minutes per side, until they are cooked through.
    Barefoot Contessa Turkey Burger Recipe

Skillet Turkey Burger

  • Heat up your skillet or grill pan on medium heat and add about one tablespoon of olive oil or other cooking oil.
  • Cook the burgers for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until they’re cooked through. I usually cover the skillet with a lid while they cook on the first side so that they cook through without over-browning.

Baked Turkey Burger

  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to make cleanup easier.
  • In a 400°F oven, bake turkey burgers for about 20 minutes, or until they reach 165 degrees F.
  • After the first 10 minutes of cooking, flip the burgers over to the other side.

Notes

  • Soak your hands in cold water before forming the patties if you don’t want them to stick to your hands.
  • Keep the burgers in the fridge until just before you’re ready to cook them.
  • If you want to be sure your burgers are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to see if they have reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Prevent the patties from sticking to the grill by brushing them with olive oil before placing them on a hot grill.
  • Burgers should be refrigerated until just before cooking.
  • Set a slice of cheese on your burger 5 minutes before it’s done cooking for melted cheese.
  • If you’re looking for a low-carb alternative, lettuce buns make a great substitute for bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 28gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 405mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 259IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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