Turkey burgers can be pretty dry and tasteless, and it taken some experimenting to produce one I’m happy to eat. I opt for ground turkey thigh mince instead of breast, and add cheddar and anchovy for extra fat and flavour.
Topped with lettuce and tomato, and served in a homemade hamburger bun with a side of sweet potato fries, you have a fresh take on the classic burger and fries.
Turkey burgers
(makes 4)
- 500g turkey thigh mince
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 small garlic clove, crushed
- 1 anchovy fillet, mashed (or a tsp of anchovy paste)
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar
- salt and pepper
- sunflower oil for frying
- 4 hamburger buns, sliced
- lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup etc for serving
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey mince, green onions, garlic, anchovy paste and grated cheddar. Season generously with salt and pepper, and mix well before forming into four patties.
- Arrange on a plate and chill for twenty minutes.
- Drizzle sunflower oil on the patties, and use your hands to ensure they are completely coated with oil.
- Heat a grill pan over medium high, and fry the burgers for 8-10 minutes a side, or until cooked through.
- Serve in hamburger buns, dressed however you fancy.
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I am glad to hear turkey burgers don’t have to be dry! This looks moist and delicious! 🙂
No kidding – I’ve eaten (and made) some pretty dry turkey burgers in my time!