Turkey Apple Burgers

Name: Turkey Apple Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 680 g Ground turkey; 1 McIntosh apple, grated; ½ cup Yellow onion, finely diced; 1 stalk Celery, finely diced; 2 tsp Poultry seasoning; 1 tsp Kosher salt; ½ tsp Black pepper, freshly ground; 1 tbsp Vegetable oil

Turkey Apple Burgers · ready in 30 min · 4 servings · 290 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients

Juicy turkey burgers brightened with sweet apple and savory herbs, cooked until golden and tender with a lightly caramelized crust. Each bite is comforting and fresh, with a subtle sweetness that lifts the lean turkey.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 290
Difficulty: easy

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

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

680 gGround turkey
1McIntosh apple, grated
½ cupYellow onion, finely diced
1 stalkCelery, finely diced
2 tspPoultry seasoning
1 tspKosher salt
½ tspBlack pepper, freshly ground
1 tbspVegetable oil

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, serving plate, skillet, spatula, spoon, thermometer, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep equipment
Gather all ingredients and set out a mixing bowl, chef knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, skillet, spatula, wooden spoon, thermometer, and serving plates. · 3 min
What to look for: ingredients measured and equipment within reach
Mix and shape
Combine ground turkey, grated McIntosh apple, diced yellow onion, diced celery, poultry seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper in the bowl, then mix gently and form four even patties. · 8 min
What to look for: evenly combined mixture with visible apple pieces
Preheat skillet
Heat the skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly. · 5 min
What to look for: surface hot and responsive
Cook patties
Add vegetable oil to the hot skillet, place in the patties, and cook until well browned on both sides and the centers reach 74°C / 165°F. · 12 min
When it is done: Internal temperature reaches 74°C / 165°F at the center.
Rest and serve
Rest the cooked patties briefly, then transfer to plates, spoon pan juices over the top, and serve hot. · 2 min
What to look for: juicy patties holding their shape

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	290
Protein	26 g
Carbohydrates	10 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	14 g
of which saturated	3 g
Fibre	2 g
Sodium	520 mg

Nutri-ScoreA

Allergens

Contains: celery

May contain: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

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

Ingredient substitutions

Ground turkey

Ground chicken: Use thigh meat for juicier burgers.
Lean ground beef: Increase cooking time slightly and verify safe internal temperature.

McIntosh apple

Granny Smith apple: Adds more tartness.
Pear: Use firm pear for best texture.

Yellow onion

Shallot: Gives a slightly sweeter, more delicate onion flavor.

Celery

Fennel bulb: Adds light anise aroma.
Green bell pepper: Chop finely to avoid crunch.

Poultry seasoning

Italian herb blend: Expect slightly different herbal notes.
Ground sage and thyme: Classic poultry pairing.

Kosher salt

Fine sea salt: Use less by volume because fine salt packs more densely.