Lemon-Thyme Turkey Burgers Recipe

Name: Lemon-Thyme Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (500 g) boneless turkey breast, with skin, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes; 1 lb (500 g) boneless turkey thigh, with skin, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 3 tbsp (45 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tsp (10 ml) dried thyme; 1 1/4 tsp (6 ml) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup (75 ml) fresh bread crumbs; Vegetable oil; Sliced Monterey Jack cheese (optional); 8 hamburger buns; Mayonnaise; Sliced red onion; Romaine lettuce; Food grinder

Servings: persons

1 lb (500 g) boneless turkey breast, with skin, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
1 lb (500 g) boneless turkey thigh, with skin, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
Grated zest of 1 lemon
3 tbsp (45 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp (10 ml) dried thyme
1 1/4 tsp (6 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup (75 ml) fresh bread crumbs
Vegetable oil
Sliced Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
8 hamburger buns
Mayonnaise
Sliced red onion
Romaine lettuce
Food grinder

1
Place turkey breast and thigh in a shallow container in the freezer for 30 minutes to facilitate grinding.
2
Attach the food grinder, with the coarse plate, to the grinder.
3
Set to speed 4 and run turkey through the grinder into a large bowl.
4
Sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper; mix together with your hands.
5
Freeze for 30 minutes, then run through the grinder one more time into a bowl.
6
Add bread crumbs and mix together with your hands.
7
Form into 8 patties, each about 1 inch (5 cm) thick, creating a slight depression in the middle of each one to ensure even cooking.
8
In a large skillet with a lid, heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat.
9
Add 4 of the patties.
10
Cover and cook, flipping once, until no longer pink inside, about 4 minutes per side.
11
Top each patty with cheese, if desired.
12
Cover and cook until just melted.
13
Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
14
Repeat with remaining patties.
15
Serve on buns, topped with mayonnaise, red onion and lettuce.

761

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (500 g) boneless turkey breast, with skin, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes, 1 lb (500 g) boneless turkey thigh, with skin, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes, Grated zest of 1 lemon, 3 tbsp (45 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Thyme Turkey Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon-Thyme Turkey Burgers

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