Barefoot Contessa Turkey Burger Recipe
This Barefoot Contessa turkey burger recipe delivers juicy flavor using herbs, Dijon, garlic, and breadcrumbs. Simple, healthy, and delicious.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Skillet or grill pan
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula
- Small sauté pan
- Plate for shaping burgers
- Optional, yet strongly advised:
- Food thermometer (so they will cook to perfection)
- Grill (if you want smoky vibes)
Ingredients
For the turkey burgers:
- 2 cups of stock or water
- 1/2 lb portion of ground turkey choose it, when possible, with 93/7 juiciness
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil greater amount to cook
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 egg additional, to provide more moisture and binding
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs less depending on consistency
For serving:
- Brioche or whole wheat buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Avocado
- Red onion slices
- Pickles
- Cheese Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, provolone cheese or pepper jack cheese
- Favorite sauces mayo, aioli, mustard
Instructions
Sauté the onions
- The trick of Ina is not to add raw onions. Turkey burgers contain raw onions that make the burgers disintegrate and remain bitter.
- Heat a little olive oil in a small pan and fry chopped onion till soft and slightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool.
Mix the turkey base
- In a large bowl, combine:
- ground turkey
- sautéed onions
- garlic
- Dijon
- Worcestershire
- parsley
- spices
- egg (if using)
- panko
- Work it by hand; do not overwork it, or they will close up the burgers.
Form patties
- Mold into 4-6 patties, according to your preference of thickness. Using your thumb, slightly flatten the middle of each patty so that they can cook evenly.
Cook the burgers
Stovetop:
- Warm some olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook burgers 5-6 minutes on a side till golden and cooked.
Grill:
- Brush patties using oil and grill 6 to 6 minutes a side on medium heat.
- Bake until the interior temperature is 165 o C (74 o F).
Toast the buns
- This is non-negotiable. The burger is made to look deliberate and high-end with a toasted bun.
Assemble and serve
- Make your own dream burger - add cheese to the burger when it is hot because it will melt perfectly.
- Serve immediately.