Recipe Overview
Why you’ll love it: These Greek turkey burgers pack big Mediterranean flavor in every bite, with feta, herbs, and creamy tzatziki. Cook them in the oven, air fryer, or on the stovetop—whichever is most convenient for you!
How long it takes: 35 minutes
Equipment you’ll need: skillet, sheet pan, or skillet
Servings: 4 burgers
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Pin ItTurkey burgers are surprisingly versatile—and if you don’t believe me, just ask my pizza burgers and taco turkey burgers. I wanted to tackle another flavor variation and after developing my Greek salad recipe a few months ago, the inspiration hit: a Greek turkey burger!
These Greek turkey burgers check all the boxes when it comes to weeknight family-friendly dinners. They’re easy, flexible, and the combination of juicy turkey, tangy feta, and bright, herbaceous tzatziki sauce will make any weekday dinner feel like something special.
Juicy Greek Turkey Burgers
A fresher, more flavorful way to do burgers. I love a traditional beef burger, but they’re not an everyday food for my family. These Greek turkey burgers feel indulgent and light at the same time. Indulgent because: juicy burgers! But the bright, fresh Mediterranean flavors clue you in that this is actually a healthy dinner.
Easy to customize. This recipe is easily adaptable, which means everyone in the family can (and will!) enjoy it. Even the burger mix-ins like feta and spinach can be added to one portion of the ground turkey burger mixture and left out of another portion if your kids are picky.
Super convenient. Whether I’m in a rush or juggling a few different dishes at the same time, I can cook the burgers using whichever method works best that day—oven, air fryer, or stovetop. I LOVE this!
Ingredient Notes
- Ground turkey: Either 85/15 or 93/7 ground turkey is best for making these Greek turkey burgers. Lower fat percentages will result in a dry burger.
- Baby spinach: Pack the spinach into the measuring cup so you measure accurately.
- Feta cheese: The cheese should be in fairly small crumbles that incorporate easily into the ground turkey mixture.
- Red onion and garlic: Onion and garlic are two savories that add lots of flavor to the turkey burgers. Grate or finely mince the onion so it doesn’t add crunchy texture to your Greek turkey burgers.
- Seasonings: I use pantry seasonings which are easy and convenient: dried oregano, dried parsley, dried dill weed, kosher salt, and coarse ground black pepper.
- For serving: Choose your favorite type of hamburger buns or rolls. Another option is to tuck the patties into pita bread (break the burgers up a bit to get them to fit into the pocket). Spread the buns with creamy tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade) and add lettuce, sliced tomato, and sliced red onion as you like.
How to Make Greek Turkey Burgers
Make the burger mixture. Combine the ground turkey with the spinach, feta, red onion, garlic, and seasoning. Work it together gently to keep the burgers from being tough.
Form the patties. Divide the ground turkey mixture into four equal portions and gently pat and shape them into patties.
Meal Prep Tip
If you want to get a head start, you can form the burger patties and refrigerate them covered tightly for up to a day. You can also freeze the raw burgers for up to a month; store them in a freezer bag or airtight container with parchment paper between the layers to keep them from sticking. Thaw in the refrigerator and then cook as desired.
Cook. Broil the Greek burgers in the oven, air fry them, or cook them in a skillet with oil (as pictured).
Serve. Place the burger patties on buns, spread a little tzatziki on the bun, then top with your favorite Mediterranean-inspired toppings.
Easy Recipe Variations
Make stuffed Greek burgers. For more concentrated cheese flavor, stuff the centers of the patties with the feta, following the technique in these caprese turkey burgers.
Lower the carbs. Skip the bun and serve the turkey burgers wrapped in romaine or butter lettuce. They’re great in a meal bowl or on a salad, too! Try crumbled burger in this chopped Greek salad or substitute it for the shrimp in this Greek orzo salad. Another option is simply to plate the patties with all the toppings.
Swap out the tzatziki. Tzatziki is a yogurt-based sauce, with finely diced cucumbers and fresh dill. Sometimes it also includes crumbled feta cheese. If you’re not a fan, you can substitute hummus or plain Greek yogurt.
Serving Suggestions
- Greek salad. This classic Greek salad recipe goes really well with Greek turkey burgers, especially since it uses some of the same ingredients which will streamline your shopping list!
- Fries. Burgers and fries are a classic combination. Try air fryer sweet potato fries (which are pretty amazing dipped in tzatziki!) or air fryer French fries—they’re super crispy even without deep frying!
- Pita chips and hummus. I love this hummus without tahini and pita chips or carrot sticks for dipping.
- Simple veggie sides. Air fryer zucchini chips would be fantastic with Greek turkey burgers!
Refrigerate: Store leftover Greek turkey burger patties in an airtight container or wrapped in foil for up to 3 days. The toppings should be stored separately for maximum freshness, but if your burgers are already assembled and you need to store them, they’ll last for a day in the fridge.
Freeze: Cooked burger patties can be frozen for up to 1 month. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container to prevent freezer burn.
Reheat: Thaw the burgers if they’re frozen and warm over medium heat on the stovetop for about 5 minutes per side, until heated through, or warm them up in a 350ºF oven. The microwave will also work, but it’s less ideal because the burgers will be more prone to drying out and getting tough.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey (see note)
- 1 cup (firmly packed) fresh baby spinach, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking, if pan frying)
For serving:
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, spinach, feta cheese, red onion, garlic, oregano, parsley, dill, black pepper, and salt. Mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the burgers tender.1 pound ground turkey, 1 cup (firmly packed) fresh baby spinach, finely chopped, ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese, 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion, 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into patties about ½ inch thick.
- Broil: Preheat oven broiler (High) with rack in top third of oven. Line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup. Broil on high for 6 to 7 minutes, flip, and continue broiling 3 to 4 minutes or until burgers are done (internal temperature of 165°F). Watch closely toward the end to make sure they don’t get too brown.
- Air Fry: Place burgers in basket of air fryer. Set air fryer for 380°F and air fry burgers 10 minutes, carefully flip over, and air fry for 8 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Skillet: Heat large nonstick skillet over medium low heat. When skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When oil is hot, add burgers to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, or until browned and firm, then flip the burgers over and cook 5 more minutes, or until done (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve immediately on a bun with desired toppings.
Notes
- Turkey: We recommend either 85/15 or 93/7 ground turkey to make burgers. Lower fat percentages such as ground turkey breast (99/1) will result in a dry burger.
- Tzatziki: A creamy Greek-style sauce made with cucumber and yogurt. If you choose to make your own, try this easy tzatziki sauce recipe.
- Meal prep: The burgers can be frozen before cooking. Wrap securely, placing parchment paper between layers. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking as directed. Cooked burgers can also be frozen.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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