Mediterranean Turkey Burger

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the tzatziki sauce

Step 2

Cover and place in the fridge for a 1 hour to allow flavors to meld (optional).To make the burger patties, mix the ground turkey, oregano, garlic, onion, parsley, cumin, pepper and salt in a bowl with your hands until fully combined

Step 3

Divide the mixture into 6 evenly sized burger patties, slightly larger than the hamburger buns

Step 4

Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet set over medium heat**

Step 5

Season the outside of the patties with a little sprinkle of salt

Step 6

Cook the patty for 4-5 minutes on each side

Step 7

Use a food thermometer to be sure they have reached a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 °F.To assemble the burgers, layer them with tzatziki sauce, the patty, tomato, lettuce more tzatziki sauce and feta

Step 8

Enjoy

Step 9

**These turkey burgers are cooked on the stove top, in a cast iron skillet

Step 10

You could just as easily toss them on the barbecue, or even a George Foreman, if that’s your jam

Step 11

You can even bake our turkey burgers in the oven

Step 12

We recommend baking them on a rimmed baking sheet at 425°F for 15 minutes

Step 13

Whether you’re cooking them over gas, campfire coals, in the oven or stovetop, just make sure your turkey burger temperature reaches an internal temperature of 165°F

Step 14

The easiest way to test for homemade turkey burger doneness is to insert a cooking or meat thermometer into the thickest part of the patty, and only removing the turkey burgers from heat once they reach that internal temperature of 165°F.