Not Your Average Turkey Burger Recipe

Name: Not Your Average Turkey Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 carrot, fine dice; 1 rib celery, fine dice; 1/4 medium onion, fine dice; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/3 tsp. dried thyme; 1 dash pepper; 1 dash salt (optional); 1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot (or your favorite hot sauce); 1 blue cheese crumbles; 1 medium avocado (smashed); 1 butter lettuce

Servings: persons

3 tbsp olive oil
1 carrot, fine dice
1 rib celery, fine dice
1/4 medium onion, fine dice
2 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/3 tsp. dried thyme
1 dash pepper
1 dash salt (optional)
1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot (or your favorite hot sauce)
1 blue cheese crumbles
1 medium avocado (smashed)
1 butter lettuce

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat.
3
Add 1 tbsp olive oil.
4
Add diced carrot, celery, onion and thyme to skillet.
5
Saute about 3-4 minutes, until veggies begin to soften.
6
Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
7
Transfer to bowl and chill in refrigerator, about 10 minutes.
8
Once cool to touch, add ground turkey, pepper and salt (optional).
9
Mix well and form 5 or 6 patties.
10
Mixture will be soft so try making patties on a piece of plastic wrap or a plate sprayed with non-stick spray.
11
Reheat skillet over medium heat and add remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil.
12
Add patties to skillet (2 at a time), flipping when a nice golden brown color forms (about 5 or 6 minutes on each side).
13
Place burgers in oven.
14
While burgers are cooking, heat small skillet over medium low heat and add Frank's Red Hot.
15
You can also toast your favorite style hamburger bun (I like to use outdoor hamburger buns or potato buns).
16
When Frank's Red hot is fully heated add 2 tbsp butter.
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Once all burgers are cooked, start your building.
18
I like to start with smashed avocado, add a piece of butter lettuce, your burger, a handful of blue cheese crumbles and the heated Frank's Red Hot.
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Enjoy!
20
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571

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 carrot, fine dice, 1 rib celery, fine dice, 1/4 medium onion, fine dice, and more.

Yes, Not Your Average Turkey Burger 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Not Your Average Turkey Burger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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