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    Turkey Smash Burgers with Smash Sauce

    Published: Apr 24, 2023 by Megan

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    This is the best way to make turkey burgers on the stove. These Turkey Smash Burgers are easy to make, come out juicy, and feature Smash Burger's beloved Smash Sauce.

    turkey burger on a plate

    This turkey burger features two thin patties blanketed in melted cheese and topped with smash sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a toasted bun.

    I gotta say these burgers are highly addictive, and I'm going to put smash sauce on every burger I make from now on.

    Another ground turkey recipe I love to make is my Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl.

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    • 🧀 Ingredients & Substitutions
    • 🔪 How to Make Turkey Smash Burgers
    • 👩‍🍳Tip
    • 🥗 Sides
    • ❓ Recipe Questions
    • Juicy Turkey Smash Burgers
    • Food Safety

    🧀 Ingredients & Substitutions

    turkey burger ingredients

    Ground Turkey: Make sure you get 94% lean ground turkey. You want the fattiest option available to get the juiciest burgers possible.

    Canola Oil: You can use canola oil or vegetable oil. Oil is needed to prevent the patties from sticking to the pan. Those two options have a high enough smoke point that you won't set off your fire alarm.

    Smash Sauce: This is the best sauce for turkey burgers. It mixes mayo, mustard, sweet relish, and lemon juice.

    American Cheese: American cheese will give these burgers a classic taste. However, any of your favorite cheeses, like cheddar and Monterey Jack, will work with this burger.

    Topping: You can't go wrong with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, onion, and pickles.

    Full ingredient list with quantities in the recipe card below

    🔪 How to Make Turkey Smash Burgers

    making smash sauce

    1. Prep: Make the smash sauce, toast the buns, and prepare the burger toppings.

    turkey balls on cutting board

    2. Make Balls: Roll the ground turkey into 6 balls. Cover the balls in canola oil.

    smashing turkey burger with spatula

    3. Cook: Place the balls into a nonstick pan over medium heat. Smash them down with a spatial. Season & cook for 2 minutes. Flip, add cheese, and cook for another 2 minutes.

    assembling burger

    4. Assemble: Place two patties on the bottom toasted bun, add your favorite toppings, and slather secret sauce.

    👩‍🍳Tip

    Do you have a smoke problem when cooking burgers? I have two easy solutions. First, cook them at medium heat. Second, use an oil with a high enough smoke point.

    If you struggle with setting the fire alarm off when cooking burgers, you NEED to check out this article from Pantry and Larder on cooking burgers without smoke.

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    ❓ Recipe Questions

    What is a Smashburger?

    Smashburgers are rolled into a ball and flattened with a spatula in the pan. This method helps to brown the outside and keep the inside juicy.

    Why are my turkey burgers dry?

    If you overcook the patties, they will be dry. These burgers are very thin and cook very fast. If you're not sure if they are done after the 4-minute cooking time, cut a hole in the middle and check that there is no pink.

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    Juicy Turkey Smash Burgers

    This recipe can make 3 burgers with double patties or 6 with single patties. Nutritional information is for double pattie burgers.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3 Burgers
    Calories: 651kcal
    Author: Megan
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    Ingredients
      

    Smash Sauce

    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
    • 1 tablespoon sweet relish
    • ½ tablespoon lemon juice

    Turkey Smash Burgers

    • 3-6 burger buns
    • 1 pound ground turkey 94% lean
    • 1 tablespoon canola oil
    • square sheet of parchment paper about 3" x 3"
    • salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
    • 6 slices American cheese
    • Toppings: lettuce. tomato, pickles, onion, ketchup

    Instructions

    • Make smash sauce by mixing all the smash sauce ingredents together.
    • Toast your buns and prepare the burger toppings.
    • Roll ground turkey into 6 equal-sized balls. Coat them in canola oil. This will make them easier to flip.
    • Place a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Once hot add 2-4 of the turkey balls into the pan. Place the piece of parchment paper on top of the ball and smash with a spatula until the pattie is ¼ inch thick. Repeat with the other balls.
    • Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the patties for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes. When there is 1 minute left, add the American cheese.
    • Transfer the patties to a plate. Repeat steps 4-5 with the remaining balls.
    • To assemble the burgers: Place two patties on the bottom half of a toasted bun, add your favorite toppings and slather secret sauce.

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    Notes

    Canola oil is needed to make the patties easier to flip. Use canola or vegetable oil since it has a high enough smoke point.
    Smash Sauce does not have ketchup, but Smash Burger puts ketchup on all their burgers.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g
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    Food Safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165F
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking points to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
    • See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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