Our easy Greek Turkey Burgers are a delicious spin on a traditional turkey burger! Made with all those classic Greek flavors, like kalamata olives, feta cheese, tzatziki sauce, fresh tomatoes, & cucumbers. Perfect for your next burger night!
Here at The Wooden Skillet we are big fans of any Greek-inspired recipe and we absolutely love a good burger, so it was no surprise that we combined these two loves to create the most amazing Mediterranean turkey burgers! This juicy turkey burger is definitely our new favorite and it can be made on an outdoor grill or right in your oven. Add your favorite toppings for an epic busy weeknight dinner!
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What You Will Need
- ground meat – highly recommend picking up some lean ground turkey at your grocery store, but ground chicken or ground beef would work too.
- white onion & frozen butter – shred a little bit of each to add the best flavor and to ensure a juicy burger.
- fresh garlic – everything is always better with some garlic in the mix.
- mayonnaise – adds some creaminess to the burger patties, which also helps keep it from drying out.
- dijon mustard – just a bit to add some depth of flavor.
- lemon zest – a touch of acidity is always a great addition to amplify all of the flavors going on.
- feta cheese, baby spinach, & kalamata olives – traditional Greek-inspired ingredients that we know and love!
- dried oregano, salt and pepper – simple seasonings that always hit the spot.
- olive oil – drizzle some in the bottom of the pan to give the burger patties a perfect sear.
- serving suggestion: tzatziki sauce recipe, cucumber slices, juicy tomatoes, pickled red onion, butter lettuce, burger bun or lettuce wrap.
How To Make Greek Turkey Burgers
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to gather all of the simple ingredients.
Now put all of the burger ingredients in a mixing bowl and fully combine the meat mixture.
Next, use your hands to form the burger mixture into four turkey burger patties and set aside on a plate.
Then bring a large skillet to a medium heat, add a little olive oil, and sear the greek burgers for 1-2 minutes on each side. Move the entire pan to the oven and bake at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
Can I Grill These Greek Turkey Burgers?
Absolutely! This turkey burger recipe is perfect for making on the stove top and oven or fire up that gas grill and cook them outside. If you do cook them on a grill, they can go directly on the greased, preheat grill grates or feel free to use some aluminum foil or a grill pan to make sure they don’t break through the grill grates.
If you plan to serve your burgers with quick pickled onions and/or homemade tzatziki sauce, be sure to prep those and set aside while the burgers finish cooking.
Finally, it is time to build the burgers. Using the hamburger buns of your choice, add your favorite burger toppings, place the top bun on, and enjoy!
Best Ways To Serve Greek Turkey Burgers
In the recipe card below, we suggested serving these juicy burgers on a hamburger bun with tzatziki sauce, quick pickled onions, tomatoes slices, fresh cucumber, and crisp butter lettuce. Feel free to add/omit any of these to your personal preferences. Sun-dried tomatoes and/or roasted bell peppers would also be delicious!
Meal Prep
Option to make a double or triple batch of these burgers as meal prep for the weeks ahead. Simply mix up the turkey burger mixture, form into patties, and place in a large storage bag with parchment paper in between them. Try to squeeze out as much air as possible and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to cook, simply place on the hot skillet or grill while frozen. They will take a little longer to cook, but so easy!
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Greek Turkey Burgers
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
Our juicy Greek Turkey Burgers are full of all those traditional Greek flavors! Add your favorite toppings and enjoy for a burger night!
Ingredients
Greek Turkey Burgers:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 white onion, shredded & excess water squeezed out
- 2–3 tablespoons frozen butter, shredded*
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for cooking, do NOT add to the turkey burger mixture)
Serving:
- tzatziki sauce
- quick pickled red onions
- butter lettuce
- roma tomatoes, sliced
- cucumber, sliced
- hamburger buns of choice, we used whole wheat
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Make Burgers: Put all of the turkey burger ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine. Use your hands to form turkey mixture into 4 large turkey patties.
- Sear: Bring a large cast iron skillet to a medium-high heat, add the olive oil, and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Once hot, add the turkey burgers to sear for 1-2 minutes on each side. Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to cook the burgers in batches.
- Bake: After searing the burgers, move the entire pan to the preheated oven and let them bake for 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (use a meat thermometer).
- Serve: Enjoy your turkey burger with quick-pickled onions and tzatziki sauce on a bun (or skip the bun and serve with some Greek Cucumber Salad!)
Notes
- *Butter: we love keeping a stick of butter in the freezer, so we always have some on hand when making burgers.
- Dairy-Free: use a plant-based butter, omit feta cheese or use a dairy-free alternative, and serve with dairy-free tzatziki sauce.
- Gluten Free: simply use your favorite gluten-free hamburger buns or enjoy without a bun.
- Storage: leftover turkey burgers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- To Grill: feel free to grill these if you prefer – Place in the freezer for 20 minutes (this ensures it will be easy for you to lift them off the cookie sheet and they will hold their shape on the grill). Place burgers on clean grill grates over direct heat and close the lid. Let cook 5-6 minutes per side or until they reach 160 degrees F. internal temperature. Remove and let rest 5-10 minutes. The burgers will continue cooking as they rest and internal temp will continue rising to 165 degrees F.
- Nutrition Info is for the burger patties only, since toppings will vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 0.9 g
- Sodium: 425.9 mg
- Fat: 23.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.7 g
- Protein: 24.1 g
- Cholesterol: 103.3 mg
Mary P. says
Fixed these burgers and they were delicious with easy prep. The Kalamata olives added great extra flavor. Highly recommend !
Erin says
Yay! So happy to hear that, Mary! Thanks for coming back to leave a rating and review!