Turkey Burgers

I’m calling this one an Australian recipe because I made it up and I’m Australian, but it could just as easily be American. Turkey is a great meat to use, being leaner than most red meats but tastier than chicken. Sage is a classic pairing and because my son is going through a fussy stage with vegetables I finely grate a carrot into the mix, which adds a pleasant sweetness.

Turkey Burger Recipe

Ingredients

  • 500g / 1lb turkey mince
  • 1 medium carrot, grated fine
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 leaves sage, chopped fine
  • 1 tbsp plain white flour
  • pinch each of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
  2. Take a small handful of mixture at a time, roll into a bowl, and flatten into a patty. Use a burger shaper if you have one, but not essential. You will get 10-12 patties at normal burger size.
  3. Fry in an oiled saucepan over medium low heat for 5-7 minutes each side until well browned and cooked through.
  4. Serve in a hamburger bun with your choice of fillings – I like fried onion, cheese, fried egg, salad, sauce and mayo as a basic hamburger.

Preparation time: 5 minute(s)

Cooking time: 15 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 4

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Method

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