Ingredients
Turkey Burger Mixture
- 400g Lean Turkey Mince
- 2 Garlic Cloves (Crushed)
- 1/2 Red Onion (Chopped)
- Handful Chopped Coriander
- 1/2 Red Chilli (optional)
- 40g Golden Breadcrumbs
- 1 Medium Egg
- 1 tsp Crushed Chilli Flakes
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1 Pinch Salt
To Serve
- 4 Burger Buns
- Chopped Lettuce
- Your Favourite Burger Sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Finely dice the garlic, red onion, coriander, and optional red chilli. You can do this by hand or use a food processor for quicker and finer results.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the lean turkey mince with the crushed garlic, chopped red onion, coriander, red chilli, golden breadcrumbs, egg, chilli flakes, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture forms a cohesive ball. If the mixture feels too wet, gradually add a bit more breadcrumbs until the texture is just right.
- Shape Burgers: Divide the mixture into four equal portions. Using your hands, shape each portion into a round patty approximately the size of your palm and about an inch thick.
- Heat Pan: Place a large non-stick pan on medium heat and add a small amount of oil to prevent sticking and promote browning.
- Cook Burgers: Place the patties in the hot pan and cook for about 5 minutes on one side, until the underside is nicely browned and releases easily from the pan.
- Flip and Cook Other Side: Using a spatula, carefully turn the patties over and cook for another 5 minutes until browned on the other side and cooked through. Ensure the turkey is fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Assemble and Serve: Remove the cooked burgers from the pan and place each in a burger bun. Add a generous amount of chopped lettuce and your favorite burger sauce before serving immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the turkey is cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- If you prefer spicier burgers, increase the amount of chilli flakes or fresh red chilli.
- Golden breadcrumbs help bind the mixture; if unavailable, plain breadcrumbs or crushed oats can be used.
- These burgers can be baked in an oven at 190°C (375°F) for 20 minutes as an alternative cooking method.
- To keep burgers moist, avoid pressing down on them while cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
