Italian Turkey Burger

Italian Turkey Burgers are a healthy and delicious twist on a classic turkey burger. These healthy burgers are a great alternative to traditional ground beef burgers, made with lean ground turkey, tasty marinara sauce, and flavorful seasonings. You can make these Italian-style turkey burgers ahead of time and freeze them for a quick and easy meal on busy weeknights.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: italian turkey burgers

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 11

Total Time: 21

Servings: people

Calories: 245kcal

Author: Tammy Overhoff

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Grill or grill pan

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
¼ cup marinara sauce
½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 slices fresh mozzarella
4 rolls if using
Mayonnaise, pesto, or Italian dressing
Tomato slices
Onions
Lettuce baby spinach, or arugula

Instructions

Start by combining the ground turkey, marinara sauce, Worcestershire sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium to large bowl.
Mix everything until all the ingredients are combined.
Form turkey mixture into 4 burger patties.
Heat grill to medium-high and give it a few minutes to heat up.
Add the burgers to the grill and cook 5 minutes on each side
Add a slice of fresh mozzarella and cook another minute until the cheese is melted. The internal temperature needs to be at 165 for a safe eating temperature.
Remove from grill and let the burgers sit for a minute.
Build your burgers using rolls and the rest of the ingredients.

Notes

Storage Tips

These Italian turkey burgers are the perfect meal prep option for those busy weeks. Here are my storage tips for making them ahead of time:

For the week: For meal prep, you can prepare the patties and store them raw in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. This way, you can cook them fresh on the night you plan to eat. Or, you can make a batch of burgers and store them in the fridge for a quick and easy lunch or dinner throughout the week. When you're ready to eat, reheat them in the microwave or stovetop.

For the freezer: If you want to freeze the burgers, wrap each patty individually in plastic or aluminum foil and store them in an airtight container or freezer bag. Don't forget to label the container with the date and cooking instructions for easy reference later.

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