Juicy Turkey Burgers with a Savory Twist 🍔✨… and a Secret Ingredient

• 2 lbs (907g) ground turkey
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 6 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1/3 cup (15g) fresh parsley or green onion, chopped
• 1/2 of an onion, minced
• 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil, plus more for cooking
• 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
• 2 tbsp (30ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt (use half as much if using fine salt)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup (60g) panko breadcrumbs
• 6–7 medium button mushrooms, chopped into 1/4-inch (6mm) cubes
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 8–9 slices Swiss cheese
• Burger buns, toasted

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a little oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until softened and lightly browned. Allow to cool slightly.

2. 2

   Combine all the ingredients together gently with a fork. Overmixing will result in tough burgers. Divide into 8–9 portions and shape into balls. These burgers are very soft, so I often use an extra-large ice cream scoop to shape them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours until ready to cook.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

4. 4

   Heat an additional tablespoon (15 ml) of oil over medium-high heat. Add 4–5 patties in a single layer without overcrowding to the pan. Press each ball down to form into a burger patty. Cook for about 1.5–2 minutes until nice and golden brown. Keep in mind that due to the sweetness from the Worcestershire sauce, these are very prone to burning, so watch them closely.

5. 5

   Flip and cook the other side for about 1.5–2 minutes until golden. Transfer the patties to an aluminium-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining patties.

6. 6

   Transfer the baking sheet with all 8–9 seared patties to the oven and bake for around 10–15 minutes until cooked to the safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Add a slice of Swiss cheese to each patty in the last minute of cooking. Serve on top of buns with your favourite garnishes, such as guacamole, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and lettuce.