How to make a guilt-free turkey burger

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while American cheese is often less expensive.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Fresh pico is healthier and more flavorful, while canned salsa is budget-friendly.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat buns add fiber, while white bread is often cheaper.

Combine ground turkey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and tomato paste in a mixing bowl.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Form the mixture into patties of your desired size.

Preheat the skillet for a quick sear on the patties.

Sear the patties in the skillet to get a crispy top.

Transfer the patties to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

Assemble the burgers starting with the bottom bun.

Add the cooked turkey patty on top of the bottom bun.

Top with lettuce and any other desired toppings.

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