Cheesy Turkey Burgers

Name: Cheesy Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 680 g Ground turkey; 30 g Scallions; 30 g Green onions; 30 g Soy sauce; 40 g Ketchup; 3 g Garlic powder; 2 g Pepper; 120 g Monterey jack cheese; 5 g Cooking spray; 4 Hamburger buns; 40 g Lettuce; 120 g Tomatoes

Cheesy Turkey Burgers · ready in 22 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 12 ingredients

Juicy turkey patties seasoned with savory aromatics and soy sauce, studded with melted Monterey Jack for a tender, flavorful bite that cooks up golden and satisfying on the stovetop.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 22 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 420
Difficulty: easy

American Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

680 gGround turkey
30 gScallions
30 gGreen onions
30 gSoy sauce
40 gKetchup
3 gGarlic powder
2 gPepper
120 gMonterey jack cheese
5 gCooking spray
4Hamburger buns (optional)
40 gLettuce (optional)
120 gTomatoes (optional)

Equipment

stovetop, cutting board, mixing bowl, serving plate, skillet, spatula, spoon

Instructions

Mix burger base
Gather a large bowl and spoon, then mix ground turkey, scallions, green onions, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, and pepper until combined; fold in Monterey jack cheese. · 5 min
What to look for: mixture looks evenly speckled with cheese and onions
Shape patties
Divide the turkey mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a flat burger patty. · 3 min
What to look for: uniform patties about the same size
Prepare skillet
Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray to prevent sticking. · 2 min
What to look for: pan surface looks lightly glossy
Cook burgers
Place the patties in the hot skillet and cook, turning once, until fully cooked through. · 10 min
When it is done: Turkey reaches an internal temperature of 74°C / 165°F
Assemble burgers
Place each cooked patty on a hamburger bun and top with lettuce and tomato slices before serving. · 2 min
What to look for: Melted cheese visible

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	420
Protein	32 g
Carbohydrates	15 g
of which sugars	4 g
Fat	26 g
of which saturated	10 g
Fibre	2 g
Sodium	780 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: soybeans, milk, gluten, soy

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Ground turkey

ground chicken: Choose dark meat for juicier burgers.

Scallions

red onion: Finely mince to avoid harsh bites.

Green onions

chives: Adds mild onion aroma.

Soy sauce

coconut aminos: Lower sodium and soy free option.

Ketchup

tomato paste: Adds tomato flavor without sweetness.

Garlic powder

fresh garlic minced: Cook patties thoroughly to mellow raw garlic.