BBQ Turkey Burgers with Slaw

A turkey burger with coleslaw on a white plate on green napkins

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BBQ turkey burgers are juicy, flavorful and just 5 basic ingredients. These easy burgers are sure to be a new favorite!

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the burgers:

1 lb. lean ground turkey (such as 93% lean)
¼ cup prepared BBQ sauce
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (see notes)
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil

For the coleslaw:

1 (12 oz.) bag of coleslaw
½ cup mayonnaise (low-fat is fine)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or plain vinegar)
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

For serving:

4 burger buns
Optional toppings: sliced cheese, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickled red onions, BBQ sauce or ketchup, etc.

Instructions

To make the coleslaw: Combine the mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and mix well to combine and to dissolve the sugar. Add the coleslaw and stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to combine.
To make the burgers: Combine the ground turkey, BBQ sauce, cheese, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir first with a fork to get everything mixed, then use your hands to finish combining the ingredients. Do not over mix.
Shape the burgers into 4 equal patties.
Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook 6-7 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 5-6 minutes, until cooked through. Alternatively, you can grill these on a well-greased grill over medium-high heat, flipping once, until cooked through. If using cheese on top of these burgers, add it when you flip the burgers.
Serve burgers on buns, with desired toppings and coleslaw on top.

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Notes

Cheese: The recipe calls for shredded cheese mixed into the burger patties, but you can skip this if you’d rather. You could also substitute Monterey Jack or a pepper Jack cheese if you prefer.

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