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Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Servings: 4
Raw ground turkey on a cutting board

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup finely diced herbs (dill, basil, rosemary)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise (heaping)
  • ½ tsp curry powder
  • ¼ tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • hamburger buns (for serving)
  • lettuce (for serving)
  • tzatziki sauce (for serving)

Directions

  • Place ground turkey, breadcrumbs, herbs, mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon zest, salt and pepper into a large bowl. Mix (I find your hands are your best tools here) until just combined. Overmixing meat leads to a weird chewy dense texture that most people find unpleasant.
  • Split mixture into even amounts and form into patties. I usually get 4-6 patties, depending on the size I'm making that day, which is usually dictated by what sides we're having.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. Once the skillet is hot, add the patties and cook until they've formed a nice crust on the bottom, or about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and let rest.
  • Not necessary, but definitely nice- butter the inside of the buns and put them in the still-hot pan until they're toasty and buttery like the outside of a grilled cheese. About one minute. If you're not already toasting your buns, doooooo it.
  • Spread tzatziki on buns, add lettuce, and serve.