The Best Turkey Burger Ever

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.

Introduce the recipe and ingredients for the turkey burger.

Use 8515 ground turkey for moisture and flavor.

Prepare Brios buns and mention alternatives for a low-carb option.

Chop red onion and tomato, and prepare two types of cheese: Pepper Jack and Gouda.

Use butter lettuce for freshness, but other greens can be substituted.

Incorporate 2.5 oz of garlic and herbs cheese into the turkey mixture for moisture.

Add 1 tablespoon of sour cream to the mixture for added moisture.

Add a few tablespoons of pureed onion to avoid large chunks in the burger.

Mix in parsley, 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of garlic paste, chicken bouillon powder, and MSG (optional).

Season the mixture with all-purpose seasoning or a blend of salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder.

Mix the ingredients with hands until well combined.

Add 1 beaten egg and incorporate about 1 cup of breadcrumbs to bind the mixture together.

Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to help it hold together.

Prepare a Sriracha mayo burger sauce by mixing 1 tablespoon of sriracha, 1 tablespoon of ketchup, 0.5 cup of mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning, a pinch of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.

Oil the grill grates with avocado oil to prevent sticking.

Form the turkey mixture into patties, aiming for 6-8 oz each, and flatten to bun size.

Season the patties with all-purpose seasoning on both sides before grilling.

Preheat the grill to 400°F and place the patties on the grill.

Cook the burgers for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip them.

Check the internal temperature, aiming for 165°F, and add cheese on top when close to done.

Melt the cheese on the burgers for a minute or two before removing them from the grill.

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