If you don’t have a grater, you can finely dice the onion with a knife. Keep in mind that the onions will be more noticeable in the finished burgers if you dice instead of grating, though.
You may find it easier to use your hands to mix the ground turkey with the other ingredients. Just make sure to wash your hands well before and after mixing.
If you’re having trouble forming uniform patties for your burgers, take the lid from old peanut butter or another jar, line it with plastic wrap, and use it as a mold to form a perfect patty. [1] X Research source You can also use two 4 in (10 cm) wide deli lids to form your patties. Just place the meat into between the lids; then, press and roll the lids gently to form your patty.
Instead of a skillet or frying pan, you can also use a griddle to cook the turkey burgers. If you prefer, you can use a non-stick cooking spray in place of the oil. You can make sure that the pan is hot enough to add the burgers by placing your hand over it. If you can feel the heat, it’s ready for the burgers.
To check if the bottoms of the burgers are brown, use a metal spatula to carefully lift an edge so you can take a peek.
Turkey burgers are cooked all the way through when their internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 74 degrees Celsius). Have a meat thermometer on hand, so you can check your burgers to see if they’re done.
You can use any type of cheese that you like on your turkey burger, but American, cheddar, swiss, and gouda are tasty options. Instead of sliced cheese, you can sprinkle shredded cheese on your burgers. It usually melts more quickly than slices, though, so you can wait until 30 seconds before you’re going to take the burgers out of the pan to add it.
If you prefer a low carb option, use one or two leaves of iceberg, butter, or green leaf lettuce to wrap around the burgers in place of a bun or bread.
A couple of slices of cooked bacon can not only add flavor, but some extra crunch to your turkey burger as well.
Barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, honey mustard, steak sauce, and bleu cheese dressing are all delicious condiments for your turkey burger. Give your turkey burger some unique flavor by spreading a little salsa or even marinara sauce on top instead of the usual ketchup.
