Turkey Burgers

Juicy, flavorful, and easy to make, these turkey burgers can hold their own against any beef counterpart.

Most turkey burgers are dry and tasteless and leave you yearning for the real deal. Not these! I add turkey sausage — a trick often used with meatballs — to amp up the flavor and make the burgers incredibly juicy. The best part is that, thanks to the highly seasoned sausage, you can throw them together in a matter of minutes with only five ingredients — no chopping, slicing or dicing required. These turkey burgers are not just a second-best substitute for steakhouse burgers, but they are delicious in their own right. You can customize them to your heart’s content by topping them with your favorite cheese or other burger fixings. And for an extra kick, serve them with my favorite homemade spicy relish — it’s quick, easy, and a must-have at every Segal family BBQ, as it elevates everything off the grill, from hot dogs and grilled chicken to brats and, of course, burgers.

What You’ll Need To Make Grilled Turkey Burgers

Step-by-Step Instructions

Remove the sausage meat from the casings. The best way is to use kitchen shears to cut through the casings and then peel them away from meat.

Add the ground turkey, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Use your hand to mix together until well combined. Form the meat into 8 even patties about ½-inch thick, and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Clean the grill and preheat to high. To grease the grill, lightly dip a wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and, using tongs, carefully rub over the grates several times until glossy and coated. Place the turkey burgers on the grill and cook for five minutes, covered, until nice grill marks form. Flip and continue to cook, covered, for 3-5 minutes more.

Heat the buns on the grill, assemble the burgers, and serve.