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Greek Turkey Burgers

January 2, 2019 by Kylie Lato 28 Comments

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You are 20 minutes away from these Greek inspired turkey burgers loaded with classic Mediterranean flavors of parsley, garlic and feta then topped with creamy homemade creamy yogurt sauce.

Straight on photo of a Greek turkey burger on a wheat bun topped with lettuce, feta, tomato, red onion and tzatziki

You’ll Love These

  • They’re quick and easy. You are just 20 minutes away from these fresh, juicy, Mediterranean inspired burgers. They are the perfect healthy weeknight meal when you want something fast, but also want something satisfying.
  • The ingredient list is short and sweet. Only 8 ingredients?! Yes, that’s right friends! My favorite recipes are those that are filled with simple, wholesome ingredients and this one fits that bill perfectly!
  • They’re unexpected. You’ll be the envy of the next backyard barbecue with these juicy Greek turkey burgers! Save the boring ground beef burgers for another night – serve your friends something new tonight!

Instructions

Add ground turkey, garlic, herbs, onion, feta and an egg to a large bowl.

Large white bowl filled with ingredients to make Greek turkey burgers

Combine ingredients together. I find it’s easiest to use my hands to mix everything together. To keep the burgers juicy, be sure not to over mix the ingredients!

Large white bowl filled with ingredients to make Greek turkey burgers

Then divide the meat into 4 equal size patties.

Large white bowl filled with ingredients to make Greek turkey burgers

Sear burgers in olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat.

Large saute pan filled with olive oil and Greek turkey burgers

Cook for a few minutes on each side until a dark golden brown crust forms.

Large saute pan filled with olive oil and Greek turkey burgers

I recommend topping your burgers with a big dollop of my homemade yogurt sauce along with sliced onion, tomato, lettuce and a bit more crumbled, tangy feta cheese.

Straight on photo of a Greek turkey burger on a wheat bun topped with lettuce, feta, tomato, red onion and tzatziki

Tips

  • Use fresh garlic. This is really a tip to make any dish the best – don’t buy the jars of minced garlic! Make sure you mince fresh cloves every time. The flavor will be a million times better!
  • Don’t use super lean turkey. I like to use 85/15 turkey for this recipe so that it doesn’t dry out too much. Remember, fat is not your enemy, especially in this healthy burger. Also, fat = flavor.
  • Don’t over mix the meat. Be sure to mix the ingredients thoroughly, but DO NOT over mix. If you work the meat too much, you’ end up with a firm burger texture. Handle the meat as little as possible for a more tender burger.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I use a different kind of meat instead of turkey?
    • Yes! Ground beef is another great option if your family prefers the flavor of beef. Ground chicken or even ground lamb would be delicious in this recipe as well!
  • What should I serve with Greek Turkey Burgers?
    • I’m a real sucker for a side of crispy potatoes with any kind of burger. My Greek Potato Wedges – with their hint of lemon and fresh dill – would be the perfect accompaniment to these burgers.
    • My crispy oven baked fries are another contender for my favorite burger side. Made with russet potatoes, they are baked in the oven rather than fried. Yielding a delicious, golden brown crust with a tender potato center – and way less calories and fat than their traditional fried friends.
    • My Mediterranean Pasta Salad or my Mediterranean Couscous Salad would be other great options if you’re looking for something hearty, but loaded with veggies!
  • Can I make Greek turkey burgers ahead of time?
    • Of course! If you’re making them ahead, I’d recommend that you wait to cook them until just before serving. But you could certainly mix everything up and form the patties up to a week in advance.
    • You could also make the yogurt sauce ahead of time as well. That will stay fresh in the fridge for up to a week as well.
  • Can I cook turkey burgers on the grill?
    • Yes! These burgers are one of my favorite grilling recipes during the summer. I’ll admit that we don’t have a grill (I know – crazy, right?!) But we often use my parents or my in-laws when the weather is warm.
    • Just make sure if you’re grilling to thoroughly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking. Ground turkey is very lean so it’s more likely to stick than ground beef, which naturally has a higher fat content.

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Greek Turkey Burgers

★★★★★

5 from 10 reviews

These Greek burgers are loaded with classic Mediterranean flavors of parsley, garlic and feta and topped with a delicious, creamy, homemade yogurt sauce.

  • Author: Kylie Lato
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 (1/4 lb.) burgers 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Ingredients

  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper

For serving:

  • 4 wheat buns
  • homemade yogurt sauce
  • lettuce leaves
  • sliced red onion
  • sliced tomato
  • crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
  2. Combine turkey, garlic, parsley, onion, feta, oregano, egg, a few large pinches of salt and a large pinch of pepper.
  3. Divide mixture into 4 equal size burger patties.
  4. Cook them in the oil for about 4-5 minutes per side until they form a golden brown crust and are cooked through.
  5. Serve turkey burgers on wheat buns (or wrapped in lettuce for a low carb option) and top with yogurt sauce, lettuce, red onion, tomato and feta.

Notes

Use fresh garlic. This is really a tip to make any dish the best – don’t buy the jars of minced garlic! Make sure you mince fresh cloves every time. The flavor will be a million times better!

Don’t use super lean turkey. I like to use 85/15 turkey for this recipe so that it doesn’t dry out too much. Remember, fat is not your enemy, especially in this healthy burger. Also, fat = flavor.

Don’t over mix the meat. Be sure to mix the ingredients thoroughly, but DO NOT over mix. If you work the meat too much, you’ end up with a firm burger texture. Handle the meat as little as possible for a more tender burger.

Keywords: turkey burgers, feta burgers, Mediterranean burgers, Greek burgers

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Filed Under: Family Style Dinners Tagged With: buns, cheese, dinner, easy, family, fast, feta, fries., garlic, hamburger, healthy, lettuce, meal, meal prep, Mediterranean, onion, parsley, quick, recipe, red onion, simple, tomato, tzatziki, weeknight, whole food

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Comments

  1. Midwest Foodie

    January 31, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    This is my most favorite turkey burger recipe ever!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Luke

    February 9, 2019 at 3:42 pm

    It’s like a gyro but a burger! Genius!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Julia

    March 29, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    This recipe was so good the first time I made it, it inspired me to invite my friends over for dinner. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. A healthy and delicious recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kylie Lato

      March 30, 2019 at 8:27 am

      I love how food brings people together!! Can’t wait to fire up the grill this year throw these on πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Liv

    April 17, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    Looks really yummy! Going to make this later this week1 Would ground chicken work as well?

    Reply
    • Kylie Lato

      April 17, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      Ground chicken would be GREAT in this recipe!!

      Reply
  5. Sarah

    January 16, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    This turkey burger was honestly the best I’ve ever had. I used my own Tzatziki sauce and followed the recipe exactly, the flavors were perfect!! I recommend!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kylie Lato

      January 17, 2020 at 8:57 am

      Turkey burgers don’t have to be boring!! I’m so glad that you enjoyed this recipe Sarah! Thank you SO much for leaving a review – I really appreciate it πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Katherine Ramos

    March 6, 2020 at 7:39 am

    In the instructions, it doesn’t say when to use the garlic. I assume its just to add the mixture.

    Reply
    • Kylie Lato

      March 6, 2020 at 11:35 am

      Yes! It was mentioned in the body of the post but omitted in the recipe card – great catch Katherine! It is in there now. Thank you for pointing it out!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Lance

    April 7, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    Loved this recipe. The turkey burger came out juicy and delicious. Even tried the yogurt sauce which was amazing. Will definitely make this again.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kylie Lato

      April 8, 2020 at 8:58 am

      WOOHOO! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe. The yogurt sauce really makes the meal!! Thanks so much for leaving a review – I really appreciate it πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Samantha

    April 28, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    Best Greek turkey burgers ever! Especially the home made Greek yogurt β™₯οΈπŸ‘πŸΌ Wouldn’t change a thing.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kylie Lato

      April 28, 2020 at 8:49 pm

      WOOHOO! I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe, Samantha. Thanks so much for leaving a review – I really appreciate it πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Nicole

    June 11, 2020 at 9:31 pm

    Tried this recipe out the other night, and it came out perfectly! The burger stuck together pretty well and it was so fragrant! Thanks so much for providing these great recipes πŸ™‚

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kylie Lato

      June 12, 2020 at 9:45 am

      WOOHOO! So glad that you enjoyed this recipe, Nicole. I’m glad the burgers held together well!!! Thanks for leaving a review πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Francis Swainston

    June 14, 2020 at 4:18 pm

    Awesome recipe. Delicious burger. I made it with grilled veggies and quinoa for my meal prep.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kylie Lato

      June 15, 2020 at 10:53 am

      WOOHOO! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Francis. Veggies and quinoa sound like the perfect accompaniments. Thanks so much for leaving a review – I really appreciate it πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Britt

    June 22, 2020 at 11:48 am

    Juicy, delicious, full of flavor and super easy to make!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kylie Lato

      June 22, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe, Britt! This is one of our family’s favorite recipes. Thanks for leaving a review!

      Reply
  12. Brittany

    August 17, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    Can you bake these burgers in the oven or will it not work? Looks so good! Making it ASAP 😍

    Reply
    • Kylie Lato

      August 17, 2020 at 7:04 pm

      Great question, Brittany! Although I’ve never tried baking them, I bet that it would work just fine. I don’t think you’ll get the same “crust” that you normally do with a regular burger preparation but the flavors would still be great. I’d also keep a close eye on the burgers to make sure that they don’t overcook and dry out. I do bake meatballs all the time however so I’d imagine that it would work just fine. Here’s a greek meatball recipe that I use where I bake them – I’d do something similar to this! https://midwestfoodieblog.com/greek-meatball-gyros/

      Reply
  13. Jess

    September 2, 2020 at 7:24 pm

    Great recipe! I’m curious if anyone has tried making the burger patties and then freezing them before cooking. I’m planning ahead for a vacation at a rental house and debating if I can prep and freeze or need to make there.

    Reply
    • Kylie Lato

      September 3, 2020 at 11:07 am

      Great question, Jess! While I haven’t tried this myself, I definitely think it would be worth a shot. There aren’t any ingredients in this recipe that don’t lend themselves well to being frozen, so I think that you would have great success with freezing these just like you would freeze a traditional beef patty. I’d recommend thawing in the refrigerator overnight before cooking. Can’t wait to hear how they turn out if you try it! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Jess

        September 28, 2020 at 6:50 pm

        Just circling back to say that I tried freezing these patties, and it worked really well! I’d recommend it if you won’t be able to make them fresh.

      • Kylie Lato

        September 28, 2020 at 8:00 pm

        I am so glad to hear that, Jessica! Thank you so much for letting me know how they turned out!

  14. Ha Nguyen

    November 20, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    Great recipe!
    I made sliders because who doesn’t love cute mini burgers? I added some lemon juice and it turned out great. The best thing is it kept well overnight. Can’t wait to make this again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kylie Lato

      November 20, 2020 at 3:44 pm

      Mmmm…sliders are my favorite! What a great idea, Ha!! I’m SO glad that you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for leaving a review!!

      Reply

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