Smoky Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki
Keep grilling interesting all summer with these easy turkey burgers flavored with smoked paprika, packed with feta, and smothered with a simple tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 large burgers 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Greek/American
Ingredients
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For the Tzatziki:
- 2 cups cucumbers, grated and drained (about 2 large cucumbers)
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon
- salt and pepper
For the Burgers:
- Olive oil for cooking
- 1/3 cup onions, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 3/4 cup feta
- 3 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Make the tzatziki. Combine grated cucumbers, garlic, yogurt, mint, olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Cover and place in the fridge until ready to use.
- Make the burger patties. Heat olive oil over medium heat, and sauté the onions and garlic until softened (about 7 minutes). In a large bowl, combine garlic and onions with turkey, feta, and spices. Stir until just combined. Form into four even patties, and using the back of a spoon, create a slight indent in the center of each to help them cook evenly. Sprinkle with additional spices if desired.
- Grill the burgers. Preheat grill to high heat and brush on some olive oil. Turn heat down to medium-high and cook patties to desired doneness (165 degrees is a good measure, if using a meat thermometer). Follow the same steps for sautéing or using a grill pan, except use your stovetop instead.
- Assemble the burgers, top each with a giant scoop of tzatziki, and chow down!
Notes
- I like to use my food processor for grating the cucumbers! Just cut them into large chunks, and pulse in 10-second increments until you're left with grated pieces. Drain those through a fine mesh sieve or a cheesecloth to keep the tzatziki from getting watered down.
- I didn't have issues with these burgers falling apart, but if you're concerned that they might, pop them in the fridge for a few minutes. Chilled burgers are always sturdier.
- Cook time will vary depending on your grill, how many burgers you can make at once, etc.