Turkey Burger with Avocado Slices (Print Version)
Juicy turkey patties with creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, and tangy tomato on toasted buns for a lighter American classic.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Turkey Patties
01 - 1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
05 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For Assembly
09 - 4 burger buns, split and toasted
10 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
11 - 4 leaves romaine or butter lettuce
12 - 4 tomato slices
13 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
15 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
# Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped red onion, minced garlic, parsley, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
02 - Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4-inch thick.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add patties and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
04 - While the patties cook, toast the burger buns until lightly golden.
05 - Spread mayonnaise on the bottom buns if using. Layer with lettuce, turkey patty, tomato slice, red onion, and avocado slices. Top with the other half of the bun.
06 - Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of smoked paprika and Dijon creates this incredible depth that makes you forget you're eating turkey
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it
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- Turkey burgers need to rest for about 3 minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute instead of running all over your plate
- A meat thermometer is worth the investment because turkey turns from perfect to dry in a matter of seconds
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- Let your patties come to room temperature before cooking for even browning
- Don't press down on the burgers with your spatula or you'll lose all those precious juices