turkey burgers good or bad

gilramirez14
gilramirez14 Posts: 104 Member
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
Who likes turkey burgers not to sure if I should try em they sound gross
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  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    I like ground turkey for casseroles and tacos etc...........but not burgers icky
  • gilramirez14
    gilramirez14 Posts: 104 Member
    Humm mayby I should try making tacos with ground turkey
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    edited February 2015
    I love them when they are just ground turkey with no added stuff (as in the manufacturer adding "natural flavorings"). Some have a much higher fat content than others. The lower the fat, the dryer they are and you will need something for moisture on top. They do not taste like beef, but if you pair it with the onion, tomatoes, ketchup or mayo, whatever you like, it can be good.

    It is different and I like to cook it with more spice than I would for beef. Try some worcestershire (sp?) sauce on it while cooking maybe.
  • gilramirez14
    gilramirez14 Posts: 104 Member
    OK thanks I've seen them cook em on the biggest loser show
  • goddessofawesome
    goddessofawesome Posts: 563 Member
    They're pretty good .
  • runner475
    runner475 Posts: 1,236 Member
    Me. I love Turkey Burgers but not from restaurant. I find them pathetically dry.

    I make them @ home. A good Lean Turkey Meat gets dry. My little trick for a moist burger add one egg and/or slight butter.

    I make a batch and for variety cut them into small pieces for my lunch salad.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,990 Member
    They are okay. Don't see how it could be "bad". Personally, if my burger isn't ground beef, then it's not a burger to me.

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  • krisalexine
    krisalexine Posts: 78 Member
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    They are okay. Don't see how it could be "bad". Personally, if my burger isn't ground beef, then it's not a burger to me.

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    ^^^ this! and turkey bacon is NOT bacon!! :p

    personally, i don't like turkey any other way than roasted on Thanksgiving, but that's just me.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    gilramirez14 wrote: »
    Who likes turkey burgers not to sure if I should try em they sound gross

    I prefer ground beef. Also note that if the fat quantity is the same, there's really no difference. I find it hilarious that people think ground turkey and what not is so much healthier than ground beef...93% lean is 93% lean...it doesn't matter...but it is hilarious...and a little sad that so many people are afraid of a tasty burger.

    I love turkey, but turkey burger...no way...ditto for bacon, that's not bacon.
  • gilramirez14
    gilramirez14 Posts: 104 Member
    Well true
  • lucys1225
    lucys1225 Posts: 597 Member
    I've had good ones and not so good ones. I make chili ones with onions, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and diced chili peppers and it's really and moist even using the leanest of ground turkey/chicken. That being said, they don't taste like beef burgers at all.
  • Will_Run_for_Food
    Will_Run_for_Food Posts: 561 Member
    I love them. I use ground turkey any time I need ground meat for a recipe - chilli, meatballs, mini meatloaves, and burgers too. You can mix any ingredients you want to make it taste even better - chopped vegetables, spice, etc.
  • hobbeskastiel
    hobbeskastiel Posts: 221 Member
    My friend adds teriyaki sauce. But just one tablespoon while cooking. It gives it a better flavor.
  • jpaulie
    jpaulie Posts: 917 Member
    yum, turkey bacon on a Turkey burger! :D
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    When I want a burger, I want the taste of the burger ... turkey just doesn't cut it for me. The macros and other nutrients aren't that much better, IMO, so I just eat the beef burger and enjoy.

    I do love turkey, i.e. roast turkey or sandwich meat, but not as a substitute for ground beef.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    fak-con

    fake+bacon

    that's turkey bacon.

    My BF had some at a staff meeting once- because it was super thick cut- so he thought he'd try it- and he was CONVINCED it was good.

    So he brought a pack to my house one weekend when he went shopping.... turns out. I'm single now.





















































    just kidding.

    But I did threaten him and ask where my actual BF was and why the Aliens took him from me.

    And then I buried it in the freezer- I should just throw it away- but I hate to waste food.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    I don't like them, but I also don't like lean burgers so there is that.
  • snowflake930
    snowflake930 Posts: 2,188 Member
    edited February 2015
    I buy only fresh (never frozen) ground turkey. I have not even purchased any ground beef in 3 years. A little trick I learned, sauté 1/2 of yellow onion in 1TBSP of EVOO, let it cool and mix with the ground turkey. Season as you prefer and grill. With condiments of your choice very little difference, less calories and better for you. I use ground turkey for everything I used to use ground beef. Turkey burgers prepared this way are way better than the frozen turkey burgers, and you control what goes into the patties.

    The only beef I buy now is steak.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    They are almost universally awful compared to their beef, pork or lamb cousins
  • abuck_13
    abuck_13 Posts: 382 Member
    It all depends, but you need to add something for moisture or they are too dry...I generally do a mix of greek yogurt, country dijon and mango chutney to the meat along with some chili powder and garlic. Matter of fine tuning, but it allows them to stay moist.
  • AlyssaJoJo
    AlyssaJoJo Posts: 449 Member
    I love turkey burgers. I mean, I like beef burgers and lamb burgers... I guess you can say we love burgers. We make turkey burgers often because around here we can get lean group turkey cheaper than lean group beef. Beef around here is a redic price sometimes.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    edited February 2015
    To me they are delicious. I buy the ground turkey and add some salt, pepper, and tarragon, and also add one egg to one pound of turkey meat (helps it not fall apart during cooking) and I mix it very well and form patties which I cook in a large skillet. Then I put some lite mayo combined with mustard on the bread, and some crisp lettuce, tomatoes and onion too if I have them, and put together the sandwich that way. Never had issues with dryness doing this.
  • khloesdad0124
    khloesdad0124 Posts: 62 Member
    I love Turkey burgers myself, I rarely eat beef anymore.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    I tried the turkey "bacon" and hated it. It was like fried cardboard to me. My husband likes it though. It is fully cooked already in the package, people just cook it further to crisp it... or try to... and he makes sandwiches with it with no further cooking as though it were lunch meat. Blergh, to me that's horrible! But he's the one eating it so whatever lol. He makes some really weirdo food combinations and he keeps saying "oh try this" and I'm like NO thank you, honey. Not any more. I am not tasting that... I can already tell it isn't for me! All for you!
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    edited February 2015
    For juicier burger-like stuff I usually use some fresh bread crumbs soaked in a bit of full fat milk mixed into the meat, and when I grind my meat I grind it with raw onions. If I don't have breadcrumbs I just add a bit of heavy cream. Not sure if these tricks would work with turkey, but they're worth a try.
  • rhoule76
    rhoule76 Posts: 217 Member
    I use ground turkey and make my own, I prefer the taste doing it this way. I also swap out beef with turkey in all other meals (chili, meatloaf, etc...).
  • SuggaD
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
    I love turkey burgers!
  • roxielu0422
    roxielu0422 Posts: 102 Member
    Depends on how you make them. If you are expecting them to taste like beef, then you will be disappointed. I make Mexican Turkey Burgers and they are awesome. Try the recipe.

    Mexican Turkey Burgers


    ½ cup salsa
    ¼ cup reduced fat cheese, shredded
    3 tsp chili powder
    1 tsp dried oregano
    1 tsp dried cumin
    ¾ tsp sugar
    1 tsp garlic powder
    ½ tsp dried thyme
    ½ tsp salt
    ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
    1 lb extra lean ground turkey


    In large bowl, combine salsa, cheese, chili powder, oregano, cumin, sugar, garlic power, thyme, salt and cayenne. Stir to combine. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into burger patties
    Grill until juices run clear
    Serve on whole wheat buns with LF or FF cheese. Can top with sour cream, guacamole, lettuce and tomato if you desire.
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    AlyssaJoJo wrote: »
    I love turkey burgers. I mean, I like beef burgers and lamb burgers... I guess you can say we love burgers. We make turkey burgers often because around here we can get lean group turkey cheaper than lean group beef. Beef around here is a redic price sometimes.

    The price is why I opt for ground turkey most of the time too. Turkey is anywhere from 2.50 to 4$ a pound, where even the fattiest ground beef is 6 or 7$ a pound.
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    I can't stand the texture!
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