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American · Main course · 30 min

Turkey Burger

Juicy burger patties of minced turkey with Worcestershire sauce and panko, fried until crisp and served in a bun with ketchup, tomato and red onion.

As of: 11 October 2026

Turkey Burger

Ingredients

servings
  • 450 gminced turkey
  • 40 gbreadcrumbs (panko)
  • 1 tbspmayonnaise
  • 2 tspWorcestershire sauce
  • 1 tspsalt
  • ½ tspblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tbsprapeseed oil (for frying)
  • 4burger buns
  • —ketchup (for topping)
  • 1tomato, sliced (for topping)
  • ½red onion, in rings (for topping)
  • —lettuce leaves (for topping)
  • —gherkins or cucumber slices (for topping, optional)
Time
20 min active · 30 min total
Difficulty
easy

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Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, mix the minced turkey, panko, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper with your hands only until evenly combined.
  2. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into patties.
  3. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add the patties and fry undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned.
  4. Carefully turn the patties and fry for another 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (core temperature 75 °C).
  5. Slice the buns and fill with the patties, ketchup, tomato, red onion, lettuce and gherkin if you like. Serve at once.

Drink with it

  • Red wine · excellent match

    Gamay (Beaujolais) or light Pinot Noir, lightly chilled

    Red fruit and lively acidity suit ketchup and tomato, and low tannin does not overwhelm the lean turkey.

    Which wine pairs with food? A simple approach to choosing ↗

  • IPA · excellent match

    Pale ale

    Hop bitterness and carbonation cut through mayonnaise and bun, and the malt sweetness meets the seared crust of the patties.

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  • Dark beer · good match

    Vienna lager or dark beer

    Caramel malt mirrors the browned crust and the Worcestershire spice.

    Which beer goes with food? More than just pils with barbecue ↗

  • Rosé · good match

    Dry rosé, well chilled

    Fresh acidity and strawberry fruit go with tomato and red onion and stay light enough for turkey.

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