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These juicy turkey burgers are made with a few simple ingredients including dijon mustard. They’re perfectly seasoned and a must for summer grilling!

Update: This recipe was originally published in 2020 and has been republished with all new photos.

Alright, let’s be real. Once upon a time I didn’t love ground turkey. There. I said it. I was team lean ground beef all the way.

And then I figured out how to make it work for me and, friend, I am now a ground turkey believer! With the right amount of seasoning and a gentle touch when handling it (that’s important) IT IS SUCH A PHENOMENAL INGREDIENT. (Psst if you want more tips on how to work with ground turkey you’ll find a list of my top 5 in this list of 15+ Ground Beef or Turkey Recipes.

My original Healthy Turkey Burgers earn rave reviews and we’ve probably made them no less than 100 times at my house. That version requires fresh herbs so I set out to create juicy grilled turkey burgers that would rely on pantry ingredients. I challenged myself to not use bread crumbs (a common addition in burger recipes made with a ground meat that isn’t beef) and I’m so pleased with both recipes. I could easily pick either as the best turkey burgers. They’re just both so good! A summer barbecue just isn’t complete without them.

Because ground turkey (and any ground poultry) is so lean it’s important to add ingredients to the turkey burger mixture that will keep your burgers from drying out. These delicious turkey burgers include both dijon mustard and soy sauce or coconut aminos. They’ll flavor the burger and give us juicier results.

Ingredients for Dijon Turkey Burgers

Ground turkey: Turkey is naturally very lean so I like to choose an option for burgers with a slightly higher fat content. 75% or 80-85% lean ground turkey is the best option for juicier results. You can use 93% if you like but I wouldn’t use an extra lean ground turkey.
Dijon mustard: Dijon mustard is made from brown or black mustard seeds and includes white wine. It is slightly spicier than yellow mustard which is made from yellow and white mustard seeds. Dijon mustard adds another layer of flavor to these chicken burgers but does not make them spicy.
Soy sauce or coconut aminos: The slightly sweet and bold flavor of soy sauce or coconut aminos adds so much yumminess to these burger patties. Use whichever you have. You can also use worcestershire sauce.
Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper create the perfect seasoning blend for these tasty burgers.

How to Make Dijon Turkey Burgers

Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Use your hands to combine the ground turkey mixture. Form into six patties. If you’re not grilling immediately place the patties on a plate and cover with plastic wrap in the refrigerator.

Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush olive oil on both sides of each burger (or use an oil cooking spray). Gently place each patty on the preheated grill grates. Close the lid. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes. Do not flip your burger too early or you won’t get the grill marks we want. Flip. Sear remaining side until patty has reached an internal temperature of 165 F, another 4 to 6 minutes.

Remove from the grill. Serve on hamburger buns or in a lettuce wrap (if low carb). I recommend topping each chicken patty with lettuce, a ripe tomato, red onion, your favorite cheese (a sharp cheddar cheese would be yummy), and my 3-Ingredient Honey Mustard. Use whatever toppings sound best to you! I promise you’re going to love this delicious burger.

Recommended Side Dishes for Grilled Turkey Burgers

Grilling season means its time for all the yummiest grilling sides! You can obviously serve these burgers with your favorite chips or potato salad but if you’re in the mood to cook something special I recommend these delicious recipes below.

How to Freeze Turkey Burger Patties

These ground turkey patties do great frozen! If you want to make a big batch (a double batch is a great idea!) to cook for a later date, just form your patties and place patties (uncooked) in a single layer on parchment paper in the freezer. I spread them on a baking sheet. Once completely frozen you can stack one burger patty on top of the other. I wouldn’t do that until frozen or they’ll stick together. Place the frozen patties in a freezer-safe container (I like gallon sized freezer bags) in the freezer.

When you’re ready to cook, thaw them in the refrigerator. Grill the thawed burgers per recipe instructions.

You can also grill the burgers and then freeze them. To reheat, microwave each patty for about 30 seconds or cook in a saucepan on the stovetop at medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Reheating in the air fryer works great too.

How to Serve Turkey Burgers

Now obviously you can serve these delicious burgers on a bun. Another idea is to slice up a sweet potato. Create rounds that you sauté or bake for a healthy “bun” substitute! Wanting something low carb? How about in a bowl with roasted veggies or in a lettuce wrap? YUM!

Add your favorite burger toppings like tomato, lettuce, red onion, or avocado. Don’t forget my 3-Ingredient Honey Mustard (seen in these photos). It’s so simple and really amps up the mustard flavor!

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5 from 4 votes

Juicy Grilled Dijon Turkey Burgers

By Christina

These juicy turkey burgers are made with a few simple ingredients including dijon mustard. They're perfectly seasoned and a must for summer grilling!

Prep: 10

Cook: 15

Total: 25

Servings: servings

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Ingredients

▢ 1 pound lean ground turkey
▢ 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
▢ 1 tablespoon soy sauce, coconut aminos, or worcestershire sauce
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
▢ 1 teaspoon paprika
▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Use your hands to combine ingredients.
Form into four patties. If you're not grilling immediately place the patties on a plate and cover with plastic wrap in the refrigerator. (Ground turkey is very soft and it will firm up the refrigerator. Don't let it sit out any longer than necessary.)
Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
Brush olive oil on both sides of each burger. Gently place each patty on the grill.
Sear until brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Do not flip your burger too early or it will fall apart. When it's sufficiently browned on one side, flip. Sear remaining side until browned and patty is cooked through, another 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the grill and serve!
To prepare in a skillet instead of on a grill, simply heat a skillet (I use my cast iron for this) to medium heat. Once hot, carefully place your patties to the skillet. You'll start to get that sear right away. Let the patties cook for about 5 minutes before flipping. Cook on the other side for another 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° fahrenheit. Actual cooking time varies depending on how thick your patties are.

Notes

These patties do great frozen too. If you want to make a big batch to use for a later date, just form your patties and lay them flat on parchment paper in the freezer. Once completely frozen you can stack one on top of the other. I wouldn’t do that until frozen or they’ll stick together.

Nutrition information is for a single patty and does not include toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1patty, Calories: 203kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 84mg, Sodium: 831mg, Potassium: 272mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 329IU, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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