Juicy Turkey Burgers

Name: Juicy Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 680 g Ground turkey; 120 g Onions; 90 g Ketchup; 15 g Lemon juice; 15 g Worcestershire sauce; 10 g Soy sauce; 3 g Paprika; 12 g Garlic cloves; 1 ½ g Black pepper; 30 ml Frying oil; 4 Hamburger buns; 40 g Lettuce; 120 g Tomato; 60 g Pickles; 30 g Light mayonnaise

Juicy Turkey Burgers · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 310 kcal per serving · easy · 15 ingredients

Tender turkey patties seasoned with savory sauces and warm spices, pan-fried or grilled until lightly browned and juicy. A lighter take on a classic burger that still delivers bold, satisfying flavor.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 310
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
120 gOnions
90 gKetchup
15 gLemon juice
15 gWorcestershire sauce
10 gSoy sauce
3 gPaprika
12 gGarlic cloves
1 ½ gBlack pepper
30 mlFrying oil
4Hamburger buns (optional)
40 gLettuce (optional)
120 gTomato (optional)
60 gPickles (optional)
30 gLight mayonnaise (optional)

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, frying pan, mixing bowl, oven mitts, skillet, spatula

Instructions

Prep ingredients
Gather ground turkey, onions, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, paprika, garlic cloves, and black pepper, and set out a large bowl and skillet. · 3 min
What to look for: evenly combined mixture
Mix turkey base
Add ground turkey, finely chopped onions, minced garlic cloves, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, paprika, and black pepper to the bowl and mix gently until combined. · 5 min
What to look for: Evenly mixed with visible onion and garlic
Form patties
Divide the turkey mixture into six equal portions and shape each portion into a flat, even patty. · 5 min
What to look for: Uniform patties with smooth edges
Cook patties
Heat frying oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the patties, and cook until lightly browned on both sides and cooked through. · 10 min
When it is done: Turkey reaches an internal temperature of 74°C / 165°F
Assemble burgers
Place cooked turkey patties on hamburger buns and top with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, and light mayonnaise before serving. · 2 min

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	310
Protein	26 g
Carbohydrates	12 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	12 g
of which saturated	3 g
Fibre	2 g
Sodium	620 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: soybeans, gluten, soy

May contain: milk

Storage and reheating

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

Ingredient substitutions

Ground turkey

ground chicken: Choose thigh meat for juicier burgers.
ground beef: Higher fat content results in richer burgers.

Onions

shallots: Sweeter flavor than onions.

Ketchup

tomato paste: Adds deeper tomato flavor, reduce moisture.

Lemon juice

lime juice: Adds a sharper citrus note.

Worcestershire sauce

balsamic vinegar: Adds tangy sweetness.

Soy sauce

tamari: Use gluten-free to reduce gluten exposure.