Ground Turkey Greek Burger
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Turkey patties get filled with spices, herbs and shallots for flavor and topped with an array of Mediterranean accouterments before being stuffed into a pita.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground white meat turkey, thawed
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- dash of cayenne
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp shallot, minced
- 1 tsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp feta cheese crumbles
- 2 tbsp oil (olive, veggie, etc.)
- Pitas
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Cucumber
- Sour Cream/Greek Yogurt
- Extra Feta
Instructions
- Mix the raw turkey, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne, oregano, black pepper, salt, shallot, mint and feta together in a large bowl. Use your hands to really mix the spices in. Cover and let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Then, form the turkey mixture into patties.
- In a large skillet, add the oil and bring to high heat add the patties and reduce heat to medium-high. Cook the patties for about 7 minutes a side (depending on thickness it could be more or less), until cooked through.
- *I always have one burger to cut open to test, plus if you are using pitas you may need to cut them in half – so no one will notice :)
- Serve in pitas, with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 35 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 340
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the turkey mixture need to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before forming patties?
Chilling the mixture lets the spices — garlic powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and oregano — bloom into the meat and helps the feta bind the patties so they hold together on the skillet. Skip this step and the burgers are more likely to crumble and taste less seasoned.
How do I know when ground turkey patties are fully cooked?
Cook them about 7 minutes per side over medium-high heat in a skillet with 2 tbsp of oil. The recipe suggests cutting one burger open to check — the inside should show no pink and the juices should run clear, which is especially important with turkey since it must reach 165°F all the way through.
Can I use ground dark meat turkey instead of white meat?
The recipe specifically calls for ground white meat turkey (1 lb / 450 g), which is leaner and milder. Dark meat turkey has more fat, which would make the patties juicier but also richer — either works, but the Greek spice-and-feta profile was developed with white meat in mind. 
