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Juicy Greek turkey burgers topped with tzatziki, lettuce, and tomato on toasted buns

Greek Turkey Burgers

Juicy Greek turkey burgers packed with crumbled feta, red onion, red bell pepper, and Mediterranean seasonings. Ready in under 30 minutes on the stovetop, grill, oven, or air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 358
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese block-style preferred, crumbled by hand
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 burger buns or large lettuce leaves for serving
  • tzatziki sauce or sliced avocado for serving
  • lettuce, sliced red onion, sliced tomato for serving

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Cast-iron skillet or grill pan
  • Instant read meat thermometer
  • Parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, feta, red onion, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Use a fork or your hands to mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1/2-inch thick. Press a slight indent in the center of each patty with your thumb.
  3. Stovetop: Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of oil. Add patties and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  4. Grill: Optional -- freeze formed patties on parchment for 30 minutes before grilling. Heat grill to medium-high, oil grates, and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side until 165 degrees F. Do not flip too early.
  5. Oven: Preheat to 400 degrees F. Place patties on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake 20 minutes, flipping once at the 10-minute mark, until reaching 165 degrees F.
  6. Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees F for 5 minutes. Place burgers in a single layer. Cook 6 minutes, flip, then cook 5 to 7 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  7. Serve on buns or lettuce wraps with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, sliced tomato, and red onion.

Notes

Do not overwork the meat mixture or patties will become dense. For grilling, the optional 30-minute freezer step helps patties hold together. Always verify doneness with an instant-read thermometer -- ground turkey must reach 165 degrees F. Cooked patties keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.