Moist and Flavorful Turkey Burgers (Gluten Free)
Try these healthy, moist and flavorful turkey burgers for an easy summer meal. While you can grill them, I actually prefer pan cooked because the outside gets a nice crisped browning that way. Top these as I suggest or try your own favorite burger toppings.
Equipment
- 1 non stick or well seasoned skillet
Ingredients
Turkey Burgers
- 1 pound ground turkey, 93% fat free
- ¼ cup cracker crumbs, gf Simple Mills Gluten Free Almond Crackers or other neutral gluten free cracker, crushed or ground in a food processor or blender
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder, gf
- ¼ teaspoon paprika, gf
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ cup shallot, finely minced
- ½ tbsp parsley, minced
- 1 tbsp almond meal or almond flour, gf
- 1 teaspoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, gf or other gf brand
- 1 teaspoon Kinder's BBQ sauce, gf or other gf brand
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- slices of Dubliner Sharp Cheddar or other white cheddar
Charred Jalapenos, Caramelized Onions, and Fig Bacon Jelly Topping
- 2 tbsp avocado oil, canola oil, or olive oil
- 1 medium or large onion, sliced 1/4" thick
- sprinkle of salt
- 1 tbsp avocado oil, canola oil, or olive oil
- 2-3 jalapeños, sliced and seeds and membrane removed
- 2 tbsp Williamson Wines Hot Pepper Jelly or other bacon jelly, gf
- 2 tbsp fig jelly or fig jam, gf
- ¾ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Turkey Burgers
- Mix all the ingredients for the turkey burgers in a medium bowl, stirring to combine completely. Cut three or four parchment squares, 7x7". Divide into three or four equal amount and form into patties on the parchment squares. Pat to smooth out with wet fingers. Refrigerate for 30-40 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with 1- 1 ½ tablespoons of vegetable, canola or avocado oil. Add the patties carefully by inverting into the skillet, placing so they don't touch. Cook over medium or medium low heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Turn each over carefully and press down with a spatula. Cover with a tight fitting lid. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes more or until a thermometer registers 165 when inserted in the center of each. * If you wish add cheese to the top of each burger add it just before covering with the lid.
- Add the turkey burgers to gluten free or regular buns, depending on your needs. Or lettuce wrap them, if desired. Top with caramelized onions, charred jalapeños, and fig bacon jelly. Or top with your own desired ingredients.
Charred Jalapenos, Caramelized Onions, and Fig Bacon Jelly Topping
- While your patties are chilling make the caramelized onions. Heat a skillet over medium high heat with 1 ½ tablespoons of oil. Add the onion slices. Add a sprinkle of salt. Sauté over medium or medium high, stirring often until the onions are very soft and are a golden to deep brown. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm or put in the oven on warm in an oven safe dish, covered.
- In a small skillet, over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the jalapeños and saute for several minutes to char or brown one side before turning over to char the other side. Remove to a small bowl and cover or move to the oven in an oven safe bowl.
- Stir together in a small bowl the bacon jelly or jam, the fig jam, and the balsamic vinegar. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add a teaspoon or two of water to make the consistency spreadable.
Notes
I love these turkey burgers with charred jalapeño slices, caramelized onions, and fig bacon jelly. If you don't like any spice you can leave off the jalapeños or top with whatever you like!
Brie is also a delicious cheese with the jalapeño and the fig bacon jelly. It melts quickly so put on during the last minute of cooking the turkey burger.