Make juicy and flavorful Greek Turkey Burgers on the stovetop or on the grill with just a few simple ingredients. Mix crumbled feta in with the ground turkey and other ingredients for a delicious Greek inspired burger that has 30g of protein per patty. Serve them on a salad or on a bun with flavorful toppings like tzatziki.
If you’re looking for more ground turkey recipes, try this turkey meatloaf or oven baked turkey meatballs.
25 minutes
High protein
Quick Look: Greek Turkey Burgers
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 👩🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes
- 🕖 Total Time: 25 minutes
- 🍔 Servings: 6 servings of 1 burger
- ⚡️ Calories: 204 calories and 30g of protein per burger (based on nutrition panel)
- 🔥 Cooking Method: Grill or cook on stovetop
- 🛒 Main Ingredients: ground turkey, feta, red onion, egg and breadcrumbs
- ⭐️ Difficulty: Easy! Combine everything, shape into burger patties and cook on a pan or a grill.
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“Yum! This is my favorite turkey burger recipe – easy to make and so much flavor! I’ve shared with friends and family and everyone has loved it.”
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Versatile recipe – You can enjoy these greek turkey burgers on a bun, but they are also delicious on a lettuce wrap, in a salad, or with some tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a pita.
- Great for meal prep – I love to make these burgers on a Sunday to enjoy for lunch all week long. It makes it so easy to get a filling lunch in no time.
- High protein favorite – As someone who is prioritizing protein, a ground turkey burger is such a great and healthy way to get over 30 grams of protein!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s a quick look at the ingredients you need to make this greek turkey burger recipe. For a full list of ingredients and amounts please head to the full recipe.
- Ground turkey: I love making these burgers with lean ground turkey to keep them a bit healthier. You can also make them with another lean meat like lean ground beef or ground chicken.
- Red onion: using red onion instead of yellow adds a little extra sharpness to the burgers that enhances the greek flavors.
- Feta: adding feta in the burger creates a great texture while adding an amazing tangy flavor. It melts into the burger perfectly.
- Bread crumbs: the bread crumbs help keep your burgers moist by retaining all of the juices.
- Egg: to make sure your burgers stay together, add egg. It acts as a binder to keep the burgers from falling apart.
- Oil: grease your pan or frill with a bit of olive oil or avocado oil so that the burgers do not stick, but they get a nice crisp on the outside.
Feel free to add some extra veggies to these flavorful turkey burgers by mixing things like chopped spinach or shredded zucchini in with the turkey meat mixture before cooking.
Add extra protein to the burgers by topping the cooked burgers with a homemade tzatziki made from greek yogurt, salt, cu
If you’re looking for more greek inspired recipes, try these greek chicken meatballs or this easy greek salad recipe.
How to Make Greek Turkey Burgers
Step 1: Add all burger ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
Step 2: Take the mixture and form six 5oz burger patties – it helps to wet your hands before forming the patties.
Step 3: Heat a lightly greased nonstick skillet or outdoor grill over medium heat. Cook the patties for 7-9 minutes each side on an uncovered grill pan or open grill.
Step 4: Check for an internal temp of 165F before removing from heat. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly and enjoy!
Mad’s Expert Tips for the Best Greek Turkey Burgers 🍔
- Use feta in brine for the best flavor – you can use any feta you would like, but if you can find it in brine, it makes the flavors even better. Just be sure to drain the feta well so the burger mixture doesn’t get too wet.
- Don’t over mix your burger mixture – to make sure the burgers stay tender, make sure you avoid over working the meat.
- Wet or oil your hands before form the patties – make sure your hands are wet so that the burger mixture doesn’t stick to your hands while you form the patties.
For another grilled greek dinner, make these greek chicken skewers.
Recipe FAQs
What greek seasonings should you use for these turkey burgers?
Red onion, feta, parsley, and oregano create the perfect greek flavor for your burgers. You can also top the burgers with tzatziki.
How long should you cook turkey burgers?
The timing will depend on your stovetop or grill, but typically it will take 7-9 minutes on each side. It’s most important to check that the internal temperature reaches 165F.
What are the biggest mistakes when cooking turkey burgers?
Over-mixing will make your meat tough, so try not to handle your burgers more than needed to form your patties. Additionally, while cooking the burgers, don’t press down on them. This releases all of that amazing juicy flavor.
Can you freeze turkey burgers?
Yes! You can freeze these greek turkey burgers and defrost later. The best way to do this would be to mix the ingredients together, form into patties and freeze prior to cooking the patties. Then, defrost and cook as needed.
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You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
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Recipe
Greek Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly combined
- Take the mixture and form six 5oz burger patties – it helps to wet your hands before forming the patties
- Heat a lightly greased pan or outdoor grill over medium heat
- Cook the patties for 7-9 minutes each side on an uncovered grill pan or open grill. Check for an internal temp of 165F before removing from heat
- Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- To reheat your burgers, you can microwave them until warmed through, or place them in an oven or toaster oven until warm.
- If you have fresh parsley, you can use that in place of the dried parsley. Add an additional teaspoon if you use fresh.
- Serve your burgers on buns with tzatziki and your favorite toppings, or in a greek salad.
- To freeze your burgers, form the patties and then place them in a freezer safe container separated by freezer paper. When you’re ready to cook, defrost the burgers and cook as normal.
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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