Turkey Burger with Apple really turned a corner for me with my quest to find a great turkey burger recipe. I am usually not a fan of turkey burgers but this recipe has challenged me to find more ways to flavor up turkey.
This is a MUST try burger especially if you usually don’t like turkey burgers. I first found this recipe in my Taste of Home Light and Tasty 2002 Annual Recipes Cookbook. I reduce the amount of sage that is in the original recipe.
Cost Per Serving $3.66 as of May 2022
If you have ZERO ingredients then this recipe will cost about $21.95.
If you have a stocked pantry this recipe will cost about $12.34.
- Cost per serving reduces to $2.06.
I am assuming you have salt and pepper and do not add it into the recipe total cost.
Grill It!
Recipe serves: 6
Serving size: 1 burger
Equipment needed: grill, kitchen scale, zester and hand grater
Total time: 30 minutes
Equipment
We first got a kitchen scale about 15 years ago and honestly I thought we would rarely use it. The truth is, I use it almost everyday for weighing correct measurements from meat to pasta.
I prefer this zester because it eliminates a garlic press for me. I use the zester for garlic, ginger, nutmeg, lemon, etc.
I’m not a fan of box graters because I don’t use the other 3 sides and water gets into the small grates and they eventually rust.
I can honestly say I don’t think I could grill efficiently without an instant read thermometer. It has stopped me from overcooking my meat every time I grill.
Let's grocery shop!
I am assuming you have salt and pepper. It is not included in pantry and spices. There is a savings of about $9.61 if you have a stocked pantry.
Pantry & Spices
Total: $9.61 as of May 2022
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rubbed sage $3.97
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dried thyme $1.94
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ground allspice $1.94
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cayenne pepper $1.76
Grocery
Total: $12.34 as of May 2022
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1 - garlic bulb $0.50
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1 - onion $0.62
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1 - apple $0.60
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1 - bunch fresh parsley $0.99
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1 large tomato $0.91
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1 head of lettuce $1.38
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1 pound ground turkey $3.58
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1 bag brown rice 16 oz $0.78
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1 bag hamburger buns $2.98
Let's prep!
| 1 medium apple, grated |
| 1/2 cup cooked brown rice |
| 1/4 small onion, grated |
| 2 garlic cloves, minced |
| 1 teaspoon rubbed sage |
| 1 teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 teaspoon pepper |
| 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
| 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice |
| 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| 1 pound ground turkey breasts |
| 2 tablespoons fresh parsely |
| 6 whole wheat hamburger buns |
| 6 lettuce leaves |
| 6 tomato slices |
- Gather all of your ingredients and measuring tools
- Cook 1/2 cup of rice to package directions. Once cooked add to a large mixing bowl.
- Add to a large mixing bowl
- peel and grate 1 apple
- grate 1/4 small onion
- mince 2 garlic cloves
- crumble turkey over top
- Add spices in a small prep bowl and mix together:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Add seasoning to the top of the ground turkey and mix all the ingredients together
- Weigh meat to 3 ~3/4 ounces then shape into patties.
- I place my burgers on a quarter sheet pan then put them in the refrigerator until I am ready to grill.
- Remove 6 lettuce leaves and wash lightly shaking water off lettuce leaves. I place a paper towel on a plate then add the lettuce leaves or I use my salad spinner to remove water from lettuce. Set aside until ready to serve.
- Slice 1 large tomato into 6 slices then set aside until ready to serve.
Let's cook!
- Complete the prep from the prep tab above.
- Start your grill
- Grease the grill rack before grilling be careful of the flames.
- Grill burgers with the lid on for 5-8 minutes per side depending on your heat.
- Burgers will be done when the internal temperature is 165° F.
- I like to top my burger with mayo, lettuce and tomato. Enjoy!
This recipe can also be found in Weekly Dinners for 2 under $45 – Menu 5
