Turkey Burgers with Cranberry Sauce (Print)
Savory turkey patties paired with tangy cranberry topping for a flavorful twist on classic burgers.
# Ingredient List:
→ Turkey Burgers
01 - 1.1 pounds ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 egg
05 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
06 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Cranberry Sauce
11 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
12 - 1/4 cup orange juice
13 - 1/4 cup sugar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
15 - Pinch of salt
→ Assembly
16 - 4 burger buns
17 - Lettuce leaves
18 - Sliced red onion
19 - Sliced tomato
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine cranberries, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for 10 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens. Remove from heat and cool completely.
02 - Combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
03 - Divide the turkey mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a uniform patty, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F. Do not press down on burgers while cooking.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns in the skillet or under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden and crisp. This helps prevent soggy burgers.
06 - Place lettuce on the bottom bun, add the cooked turkey patty, and top with a generous spoonful of cranberry sauce. Layer with red onion slices and tomato. Place the top bun and serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The tangy cranberry sauce cuts through the rich turkey like nobody's business
- These burgers somehow make a regular Tuesday dinner feel like a celebration
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- Turkey burgers stick more than beef, so let your pan get properly hot before adding them
- The cranberry sauce needs time to cool and thicken, so make it first without fail
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- Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up
- Let the cooked patties rest for a few minutes so they retain their juices