Turkey Burger with Avocado Slices (Printable)

Juicy turkey patties with creamy avocado, lettuce, and tomato on toasted buns. Light, delicious, and ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Turkey Patties

01 - 1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
05 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Assembly

09 - 4 burger buns, split and toasted
10 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
11 - 4 leaves romaine or butter lettuce
12 - 4 tomato slices
13 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
15 - 1 tbsp olive oil

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped red onion, minced garlic, parsley, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
02 - Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty approximately 3/4-inch thick.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add patties and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
04 - While patties cook, place burger buns split-side down on the grill or in a toaster to achieve a light golden color.
05 - Spread mayonnaise on the bottom buns if desired. Layer with lettuce, turkey patty, tomato slice, red onion, and avocado slices. Top with the other half of the bun.
06 - Serve immediately while warm for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These burgers stay incredibly moist thanks to the onion and mustard mixed right into the meat—a trick my neighbor shared over the fence years ago that changed my burger game forever.
  • The combination of creamy avocado with the lighter turkey creates a guilt-free burger that still feels indulgent enough for a weekend cookout.
02 -
  • Adding a splash of water to your skillet and covering it for the last minute of cooking creates steam that helps cheese melt perfectly if youre using it.
  • Resting the cooked patties for just 2 minutes before assembly makes all the difference in keeping juices inside the meat rather than soaking your bun.
03 -
  • The secret to avoiding tough turkey burgers is to add a tablespoon of olive oil directly into your meat mixture if using very lean ground turkey.
  • Toast your buns in the same pan after cooking the burgers to pick up all those flavorful browned bits left behind.

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