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Turkey Burgers

by Candace Sampson

I love beef. When I was pregnant with my second child, I loved it so much that I would drool driving by the cows in the field. Like all good things though, you’re only supposed to have red meat in small quantities, which in my humble opinion is just cosmically wrong. In order to reduce the amount of red meat we were eating, I decided that beef burgers were no longer an option. Honestly, was I going to give up my weekly allowance on ground beef?

I searched high and low for alternatives. Then I tripped on this incredibly easy recipe for turkey burgers on AllRecipes. At first, I thought, “No way, it’s too easy.” But sometimes the simplest recipe is the one that knocks your socks off. This recipe was such a huge hit last summer, that we didn’t once have a beef burger. My husband has declared that he’d never make one again. Take it from me, if Grizzly Adams says he’s done with beef burgers, they’re good.

Turkey Burgers

3 pounds ground turkey
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely diced onion
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties. Cook the patties on the BBQ over medium-high heat to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Pleasantville Note: These burgers freeze beautifully, so double, or even triple the recipe if necessary. Wrap individually and freeze. Cook from frozen on the grill. Voila. Burgers at your fingertips all summer.

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About Candace Sampson

Candace Sampson is the founder of Life in Pleasantville and the host of What She Said, Canada’s longest-running women’s talk show turned podcast. A trusted voice in Canadian lifestyle and travel media for over a decade, Candace blends storytelling with sharp insight to connect with women on everything from solo travel to social issues. She’s also the creator of Girl Trips, a women-focused retreat and travel brand. Find her on Instagram @candace_said @whatshesaidtalk and @girltrips.ca

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  1. Kelly

    Thank Gawd! I’ve been trying turkey burger recipes because my hubby and I are relaxing on the red meat…and I’m sad and can’t find a turkey burger i like as much.

    I’m gonna try it this weekend.

  2. Sharon

    I add a bit of rosemary to our turkey burgers – they’re delish! Gobble Gobble!

  3. Laura

    I cook with turkey a lot so I’m excited to try these! Thanks for sharing.

  4. Candace

    Let me know if you agree with me. We just had them again last night and we loved them.

  5. Candace

    I’d like to know what you think Laura, so come back and leave me a review.

  6. Candace

    Yummy. That sounds good too!

  7. Mel Gallant

    I love turkey burgers! Prefer them over beef. This is because I’m addicted to turkey so thank you for a new burger recipe to try. 🙂

  8. Lisa

    I find turkey is far moister (is moister even a word? If it is, it’s a gross word) than beef. Yum.

  9. Candace

    Yeah, moister is kind of gross. Let’s say tastier 🙂

  10. Candace

    Mel, please let me know what you think! Love hearing when people try the recipes I post.

  11. Candace

    Make sure you tell me what you think 🙂

  12. Karen

    We did the same with ground chicken the other night and OMG they were good.  Will try the turkey and compare.

  13. Candace

    I’m sure chicken would be quite good as well! Will have to try myself.

  15. Candace

    Sounds delicious. Will have to try.

  16. Doris Calvert

    These look delicious!