What is the Best Ground Turkey Seasoning?
Have you wondered what is the best ground turkey seasoning?
When I started using ground turkey instead of ground beef, I wondered what would be the best seasoning to use too!
After some trial and error, I’ve come up with some easy seasonings that taste great. The meat also stays together well without fillers.
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What is the Best Ground Turkey Seasoning?
I started by thinking about what I use to season a whole turkey and the things we enjoy on a turkey sandwich.
Using 93% lean ground turkey, I originally added an egg and some breadcrumbs. Ground turkey has a wetter consistency than ground beef. It didn’t really help and I’m not crazy about adding extra things to my food.
The recipe that we use now is just ground turkey, some sauteed onions, and a few simple ingredients for flavor. Using both sage and thyme is a perfect compliment to turkey. They are the secret ingredient. I also use Dijon mustard which “Handy” loves to put on a turkey sandwich.
You can add more or less of any of the ground turkey seasonings. You might also want to try other spices that you enjoy. I have added Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, hot sauce, and Italian seasoning depending on what I’m using my ground meat for.
“Handy” isn’t a fan of bell peppers but I would imagine that adding them chopped to the onions would give the turkey meat some added amazing flavor.
If you’re trying to cut down on calories and carbs, you can skip the bun which is what I do. If you don’t worry about extra calories, you can add the bun and swiss cheese to yours as “Handy” does.
Turkey Burgers
Equipment
- Cast-Iron Skillet You only need to use one of these top three to cook your burger
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground turkey
- 2 tsp olive oil or grapeseed oil
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp sage
- 1 tsp ground black peppercorns
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- On medium-high heat saute the onions in the oil until translucent, then let them cool before you add them to the turkey
- Combine the raw ground turkey with chopped onions, mustard, and all the seasoning. I use my hands to mix everything together
- Shape into four patties and I poke a hole about half way through in the middle to prevent shrinkage
- Cook on medium high heat on the grill, large skillet, or griddle and cook through, flipping 1/2 way through cooking time. About 5 minutes per side or until internal temperature is 165 degrees. You want a turkey burger to be cooked completely through
When the weather cooperates, we cook our turkey burgers on the grill but a cast-iron skillet or griddle will work well in the house, on the stove.
“Grilling takes the formality out of entertaining. Everyone wants to get involved.”
– Bobby Flay
Other Easy Ground Turkey Recipes
I use ground turkey meat in just about any recipe I can use ground beef.
On Taco night, we have ground turkey tacos. You can serve the meat in taco shells or for a more healthy meal you can prepare lettuce wraps. Then just add your favorite taco toppings.
You can also use it for turkey meatloaf, turkey chili, and turkey meatballs. I have a great recipe for chili HERE.
Let’s Make Turkey Burgers
Is Ground Turkey better for you than Ground Beef?
Turkey is a lean protein. Ground turkey can reduce your recipe by 50 fewer calories and cut saturated fats in half. Substituting lean ground turkey for lean ground beef is a leaner alternative in spaghetti sauce, chili, meatloaf, tacos, and more. You won’t notice a difference in taste or texture while enjoying the health benefits of a leaner cut of meat.
Ground turkey is even leaner than ground chicken. I get my 93% ground lean turkey breast from Aldi. If you have followed me for a while, you know that I love shopping at Aldi. You can read all the reasons why HERE. Your local grocery store will also have ground turkey available.
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Grilling
When it’s hot outside, using a grill helps with keeping the house cooler. Cooking on the grill is also an easy way to create a delicious meal without much fuss.
Grilled recipes are great for busy nights. These are some meals that we enjoy on the grill:
- Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast
- Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce and Chicken Breasts cooked on the grill
- Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwiches
- Whole Chicken Cooked on the Grill
- Burgers, Brats, and/or Italian Sausage
I hope you enjoy these turkey burgers that are seasoned perfectly!
Peace and Love,
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