These delicious Greek Turkey Burgers with spinach and feta are full of flavor, easy to make, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Packed with the best combination of spices and veggies, you’ll love these burgers!

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Why You’ll Love These Greek Turkey Burgers

They’re a spin on a classic! We all love a good juicy burger but sometimes we need to switch things up! These delicious Greek turkey burgers are a fun and flavorful twist on the classic burger combination.
They’re packed with veggies! These burgers are filled with roasted red peppers, spinach, and red onion to not only add some color and flavor but also nutrition.
They’re easy to make! Making a delicious burger is easier to do at home than you may think. All you need is to combine your ingredients, cook, and enjoy!

Turkey Burger Ingredients

Ground Turkey: this recipes calls for a pound and a half of ground turkey. Feel free to use lean ground turkey breast or dark meat ground turkey.

Fresh Dill: we’re using plenty of fresh dill to drive home that delicious Greek flavor. You can swap it for dried dill if that is all you have on hand. Use one teaspoon of dried dill for every tablespoon of fresh.

Crumbled Feta: adds the perfect salty bite and punch of flavor to each burger.

Spinach: fresh spinach is delicious in these burgers and packs in a little extra nutrition.

Red Onion: I like to dice mine on the smaller side so that you don’t have huge chunks of red onion in bites of your burgers.

Roasted Red Peppers: you can usually find these in a jar near the olives in your local grocery store. They are absolutely delicious and add so much flavor to the burgers.

Spices: speaking of flavor, we’re using a robust combination of spices in these burgers. You’ll need a combination of oregano, parsley, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Burger Ingredient Variations

Ground Turkey – you can easily swap it for ground chicken if you like!
Feta – need to keep these burgers dairy free? leave out the crumbled feta cheese altogether or swap it with your favorite dairy free version.
Veggies – if you’d like to customize these burgers you can easily do so my leaving out certain veggies or adding a few more in. You could even try adding in chopped kalamata olives.

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How to Make These Greek Style Turkey Burgers

Step One: Add the ground turkey, spices, and salt to a large mixing bowl.

Step Two: Use your fingers to gently mix everything together being careful not to over mix.

Step Three: Divide the ground turkey mixture into four 5 ounce patties that are around 3/4 inch thick 4 inches wide.

Step Four: add the greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and olive oil to a small bowl. Stir until well combined.

Step Five: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil and then add the patties. Cook for 5-6 minutes and then flip the burgers and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. While the burgers are cooking toast your buns.

Step Six: Remove the patties from the pan and assemble your burgers on toasted brioche buns with all your favorite toppings and the tzatziki sauce.

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce and the Best Toppings

What makes these burgers extra special is the homemade tzatziki sauce. It’s cool, creamy, packed with fresh dill and cucumber, and pairs so well with these burgers. Here’s what you need to make the sauce:

Greek yogurt
English cucumber
Garlic
Dill
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

If you need a few more topping and serving options here are my favorites:

thinly sliced red onion
red tomato
thinly sliced English cucumber
green leaf lettuce
whole grain brioche buns

What to Serve with Your Turkey Burgers

How to Grill the Burgers

I’ve made these burgers on both the stovetop and the grill and both ways are absolutely delicious! I usually grill them over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Be sure your grill is oiled a bit to prevent sticking.

Can You Make the Burgers in the Oven?

Yes! just form the patties and bake the burgers on a greased baking sheet at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165.

How to Freeze

Yes! you can prep the burger patties and freeze them before cooking so that I have a quick and easy dinner or lunch option.

You can freeze the patties individually or use sheets parchment paper to separate two or three patties that have been stack on top of each other. Using the parchment paper sheets ensures that the patties don’t turn into one giant hunk of ground turkey.

How to Prep Ahead of Time

Sure! you can easily cook the burgers and then reheat them in the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute until warmed through.

Tips and Tricks for the Best Turkey Burgers

Use your hands to mix the burgers and prevent over mixing. Wet your fingers to help the meat mixture from sticking to your fingers.
Place the patties on wax or parchment paper to avoid them sticking to your plate or each other.
Avoid pressing the burgers down in the skillet while they are cooking. This will ensure you get super juicy burgers.
Use a meat thermometer to cook the burgers perfectly and prevent over or under cooking them.
Toast those buns! don’t forget to toast your burger buns a bit before assembling your burgers.

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