Grilling Turkey Burgers... (1 Viewer)

[goldenchild]

I picked up some turkey patties from the local food store. These were fresh turkey patties that contain small bits of bacon and cheddar within the patty.

I know you can't have turkey patties undercooked they you can a beef burger, so I'm looking for some help.

Should I be using high heat on my mini-propane grill? How long on each side? These patties are about 1.5 inches or so thick. Please help me not ruin dinner for my family. TIA.

 

[honky kong]

Medium-high until they are firm on both sides. No idea on the time as I don't know how your grill cooks.

 

[goldenchild]

Medium-high until they are firm on both sides. No idea on the time as I don't know how your grill cooks.

Thanks! My grill is this Go Anywhere Propane Weber grillI find that it heats up pretty good when you keep the cover on.

 

[El Floppo]

Make sure you cut open the patty to see that it's cooked through.

 

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Seasoning is key with turkey burgers. Load up on something with some flavor. I like Tony's

 

[Raider Nation]

Bought some turkey burgers tonight. Put some nice spices on there. Still .... meh. Just not down with these things. :X

Burgers were meant to be made with beef.

 

[The General]

Good turkey burger recipe:

- 1lb Ground Turkey Breast

- Chop up some basil leaves

- around a 1/4 cup of bread crumbs or panko crumbs

- 1 egg

- chop up about 1/2 a green pepper

- a bit of salt/pepper

Gently mix up, make 4 patties, cook on stove top until done (about 4 minutes per side on pretty high heat). Can't really grill these because they fall apart. Love regular burgers but these are really good.

 

[Osaurus]

I make ranch chicken burgers:

Ground chicken

Ranch seasoning packet

Bread crumbs

Shredded cheddar cheese

Delicious

 

[Bronx Bomber]

Good turkey burger recipe:

- 1lb Ground Turkey Breast

- Chop up some basil leaves

- around a 1/4 cup of bread crumbs or panko crumbs

- 1 egg

- chop up about 1/2 a green pepper

- a bit of salt/pepper

Gently mix up, make 4 patties, cook on stove top until done (about 4 minutes per side on pretty high heat). Can't really grill these because they fall apart. Love regular burgers but these are really good.

Yup, I agree with egg and bread crumbs. I also prefer to cook them on stovetop because they are already lean enough.

 

[Apple Jack]

FBGs don't eat peasant food.

 

[bigums]

Breadcrumbs? That's a meatloaf patty, not a burger. Tasty, I would imagine, but let's not go calling it a burger.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

what is with all the bread crumbs?? who are you people??

 

[MattFancy]

Bought some turkey burgers tonight. Put some nice spices on there. Still .... meh. Just not down with these things. :X

Burgers were meant to be made with beef.

That's where I'm at with these too. We use turkey for alot of things like chili, tacos, spaghetti, etc. But when I want a burger, I want beef. Turkey burgers are usually too dry and bland for me.

 

[urbanhack]

i love to put in fresh onion, sun dried tomatoes and either feta or goat cheese.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Bought some turkey burgers tonight. Put some nice spices on there. Still .... meh. Just not down with these things. :X

Burgers were meant to be made with beef.

That's where I'm at with these too. We use turkey for alot of things like chili, tacos, spaghetti, etc. But when I want a burger, I want beef. Turkey burgers are usually too dry and bland for me.

Felt the same way until I went to my local butcher who had some organic ground turkey that was made with all dark meat. It's absolutely amazing.

 

[Don Quixote]

I'm reminded of the Parks & Rec contest, where Chris Traeger makes a turkey burger with all of these fancy spices and condiments, and Ron Swanson makes a plain hamburger (nothing on it) and wins the contest.

 

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what is with all the bread crumbs?? who are you people??

Depression era holdouts trying to stretch their rations with cheap filler?

Otherwise, breadcrumbs in a burger is just crazy talk.

 

[Apple Jack]

F turkey burgers. In fact, f turkey.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

F turkey burgers. In fact, f turkey.

You are one sick puppy. Pretty sure there are laws against that.

 

[El Floppo]

Haven't eaten red meat in about 10 years (only fish and fowl), but I do miss a regular old cow burger. Just no comparison.

eta: and I don't #### turkeys either.

 

[DCThunder]

We are having a cook out at church right after services this Sunday. We did this a month or so ago and it took too long to cook 60 or so burgers on a normal sized gas grill. So the plan is to pre-grill the burger patties on Saturday, and then finish them Sunday. We are planning on getting pre-made frozen patties at Costco, and grilling them over charcoal for about 2-3 minutes per side and then putting them in the refrigerator on a platter until Sunday morning.

I'm a little concerned they'll get too dried out, but what does anyone here think?

 

[RUSF18]

what is with all the bread crumbs?? who are you people??

Depression era holdouts trying to stretch their rations with cheap filler?

Otherwise, breadcrumbs in a burger is just crazy talk.

I'm no chef, but guessing it's because it's so much leaner which results in it not holding together as well as beef. The egg and breadcrumbs help there.

 

[JB Breakfast Club]

I feel like turkey needs moisture to hold together, so I add liquid and fat...I usually make a greek version:

1 lb ground turkey

~1/3 can of Miller Lite

~1/2 package of feta cheese

~2 tablespoons of olive oil

lots of Penzey's Greek seasoning

Do not season the inside of the patties - only the outside. I chop up a bunch of kalamata olives and put that on top. Make sure to oil up the grill so your first side doesn't stick.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

I just mixed in some McCormick Hamburger Seasoning last night and threw them right on the grill. Worked fine. Probably about 10 mins a side.

Good point about the oil though. They did stick a bit.

 

[Bronx Bomber]

I haven't had any luck making a patty out of the turkey without egg and breadcrumbs. That's the only reason I do it. Otherwise they seems to not stay molded well (best way I can think to put that).

 

[El Floppo]

I haven't had any luck making a patty out of the turkey without egg and breadcrumbs. That's the only reason I do it. Otherwise they seems to not stay molded well (best way I can think to put that).

it's ground meat. I'm not sure how you're cooking or preparing where it doesn't stay molded

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I celebrate pretty much the entire burger catalog. Love a good turkey burger from time to time.

 

[The General]

I haven't had any luck making a patty out of the turkey without egg and breadcrumbs. That's the only reason I do it. Otherwise they seems to not stay molded well (best way I can think to put that).

it's ground meat. I'm not sure how you're cooking or preparing where it doesn't stay molded

Not sure if it's because the meat is lean or what but grilling turkey burgers doesn't really work very well even with breadcrumbs/panko and egg.

They cook a lot better for me on the stove.

 

[El Floppo]

I haven't had any luck making a patty out of the turkey without egg and breadcrumbs. That's the only reason I do it. Otherwise they seems to not stay molded well (best way I can think to put that).

it's ground meat. I'm not sure how you're cooking or preparing where it doesn't stay molded

Not sure if it's because the meat is lean or what but grilling turkey burgers doesn't really work very well even with breadcrumbs/panko and egg.

They cook a lot better for me on the stove.

I never use the extra lean. But I've also never had a tburger not stay molded on its own.