Kelsey Hilts decides to drop the beef and serve a fantastic turkey burger for Labor Day weekend.
Text And Photo By Kelsey Hilts
You won’t miss the beef with these turkey burgers that are tender, flavorful and juicy…and easy to throw together. They are a staple dinner in my household, especially during the summer months.
My family liked the idea of having a turkey burger with turkey bacon, but after trying that once we decided that if we are going to have bacon we’d rather have the real thing. So we typically serve our turkey burgers with bacon, avocado slices, red bell pepper slices, lettuce and ketchup but you can use the condiments of your choice. 
Turkey Burgers
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
You won’t miss the beef with these tender, juicy and flavorful turkey burgers.
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 1/4 (1/2 kg) lb ground turkey
- 1/2 of a red bell pepper, chopped (or 1 serrano pepper, chopped)
- 3 tbsp (23g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup (60g) shredded Jack cheese
- 1-2 tsp (2 1/2-5g) paprika
- 1-2 tsp (2 1/2-5g) cayenne pepper
- 5 drops Worcestershire sauce
- 4 hamburger buns
Condiments
- Avocado
- Bacon
- Cheese
- Red bell pepper
- Lettuce
- Tomato, etc.
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl and shape the meat into four hamburger patties.
- Grill the burgers on the BBQ or cook them on the stovetop.
- To cook them on the stovetop, lightly coat a pan with cooking oil and cook the burgers at medium heat for 7-10 minutes on each side.
- To help the burgers cook all the way through, cover the pan while they are cooking.
- Assemble the burgers with the condiments of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 370
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this recipe use both feta and Jack cheese?
The two cheeses play different roles: 3 tbsp of crumbled feta adds a salty, tangy punch mixed into the patty itself, while ½ cup of shredded Jack cheese melts smoothly into the meat during cooking, keeping it juicy and binding the patty together.
Can I use a serrano pepper instead of red bell pepper?
Yes—the recipe lists ½ a red bell pepper or 1 serrano pepper as direct alternatives. Bell pepper gives sweetness and crunch; serrano adds noticeable heat alongside the 1–2 tsp of cayenne already in the mix.
How do I make sure the turkey burgers cook all the way through on the stovetop?
Cover the pan while the burgers cook. The recipe specifies medium heat for 7–10 minutes per side with a lid on, which traps steam and ensures the center reaches a safe temperature without burning the exterior.
I made a dish with ground turkey meat yesterday, we really like it and use it often instead of pork/beef. This is a fantastic burger!
That is one great looking turkey burger :)