Contest Winning Greek Turkey Burgers Recipes

GREEK-STYLE TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
• Form into 4 patties, then grill.
• I have served this on regular burger buns with tomatoes and mayo, and on pita with tahini, tomatoes and lettuce.

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 420°F.
• Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix together thoroughly.
• Scoop out a large fistful of meat, roll it into a ball, then flatten it to form a patty around 1 ½ inches thick. Repeat with the remaining meat to make 5 large patties of equal size.
• Once the patties are formed, use your thumb to make a shallow indentation in the middle of each patty to prevent them from forming a dome as they cook.
• Set a large oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray lightly with olive oil. When the skillet is hot, add the patties.
• Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, until the edges are brown and seared, then flip the patties over.
• Cook for an additional minute, then place the entire skillet in the oven to cook until the internal temperature is 165°F, 9 to 11 minutes.
• You can also bake them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Enjoy these as a burger with a toasted whole wheat bun, butter lettuce, cucumber slices, thin red onion slices (optional), sliced tomato, and a little Greek yogurt instead of mayo. Or pair a patty with salad, rice, quinoa, or even roasted vegetables!

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine turkey, bread crumbs, spinach, Greek dressing, feta cheese, onion, egg, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; form into patties.
• Cook turkey burgers on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CONTEST-WINNING GREEK TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• For cucumber sauce, in a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a large bowl, combine the onion, green pepper, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Place cucumber and tomato slices on buns; top each bun with a burger and about 2 tablespoons cucumber sauce.

GREEK STYLE TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• Place the turkey, egg yolk, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Grate half the red onion and add it to the bowl. Mix with your hands, then form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Place on a sheet pan or plate lined with parchment paper.
• Put the pitas on a baking sheet and place in the oven to warm.
• Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron or other nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the patties and cook until they are brown on the outside and no longer pink in the center, approximately 5 minutes on each side.
• Remove the pitas from the oven and cut the tops off. Slice the remaining 1/2 red onion. Spread some tzatziki inside each pita. Fill each with lettuce, a patty, some chopped cucumber, red onion and feta, then serve with chips on the side.

ACTUALLY DELICIOUS TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties.
• Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

WORLD'S BEST TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together with hands.
• Form into patties of desired size and thickness. If you keep them fairly thick, they will be moister.
• Place into lightly greased, non stick skillet (I like using my cast iron skillet)on medium high. Cook without moving until bottom side is dark brown and crusted - appx 4-5 minutes.
• Turn over, then reduce heat to medium and cook 8-10 minutes longer or until center is no longer pink and juices run clear.
• I serve on ciabatta rolls with mayo, more Dijon, a slice of pepper jack cheese, lettuce and tomato. Yum!

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine turkey, parsley, Worcestershire, Dijon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover; refrigerate 20 minutes. Stir together yogurt, lemon juice, and zest; season with salt and pepper.
• Set a steamer basket in a wide pot containing 1 inch water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Form turkey mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties. Steam, covered, until a thermometer inserted into patties reads 165 degrees, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; pat dry. Heat a large skillet over high; swirl in oil. Sear burgers, flipping once, until golden, about 2 minutes total. Cook breads over an open burner or under the broiler, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, 30 seconds. Spread with hummus; top each with 2 patties, cucumber, arugula, and parsley leaves. Drizzle with sauce and oil, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

GREEK-INSPIRED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat small amount of oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, or heat gas or charcoal grill.
• In large bowl, mix turkey, oregano, salt, grill seasoning and cheese; do not over mix. Shape mixture into 5 patties, about 1 inch thick.
• Place patties in skillet or on grill over medium-high heat. Cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F. If desired, toast rolls. Place patties on bottom halves of rolls. Add desired toppings; cover with top halves of rolls.