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Turkey Burgers

Four ingredients, one skillet. You do not need a grill, a bun recipe, or a dad in an apron.

Time
20 min
Cost
$7 / 3 sv
Protein
28g
Calories
420

Cost is an approximate grocery total for this recipe as written. Protein and calories are estimates per serving.

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Shopping list

  • 1 pound Ground turkeyMeat
  • 3/4 teaspoon SaltPantry
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oilPantry
  • 3 slices or buns Bread or bunsBread
  • 1/3 cup (optional) Shredded cheeseDairy

Do this

  1. 1Put turkey in a bowl. Sprinkle salt on it. Mix with clean hands just until the salt disappears. Do not knead it like dough — that makes tough burgers.
  2. 2Divide into 3 balls. Flatten each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Press a small dent in the center with your thumb so they do not puff into meatballs.
  3. 3Heat a skillet on medium. Add oil. When a drop of water sizzles, add the patties. Do not smash them.
  4. 4Cook 5–6 minutes. Flip once. Cook 5–6 more minutes. They are done when the middle is 165°F or no pink remains when you peek with a knife.
  5. 5Add cheese in the last minute if you want a melt. Toast the bread in the empty skillet 30 seconds. Assemble. Eat. Leftover patties reheat in the microwave — cover them so they do not explode.

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