We eat Turkey Burgers at least once a week. We often have very little time on our hands so we usually grill up some of the frozen variety. With this Turkey Burger recipe with Ranch Slaw, you will never go back to frozen patties.
The beauty of this recipe is that you can make the burger patties ahead of time and freeze them until it’s time to grill them up. Just make sure you freeze them in an airtight container or bag so they don’t get freezer burnt.
Ingredient Substitution
Feel free to use whatever kind of Hot Sauce you have on hand. I always have some Frank’s Hot Sauce in the refrigerator so that’s what I use with making these Turkey Burger Patties.
How Hot Are the Peppers
The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.
| Pepper Type | Scoville Rating (Heat) |
|---|---|
| Bell Pepper | 0-0 |
| Banana Pepper | 0-500 |
| Poblano Pepper | 1000-1500 |
| Jalapeño Pepper | 2500-8000 |
| Serrano Peppers | 10,000-25,000 |
| Manzano Pepper | 12,000-30,000 |
| Tabasco & Cayenne | 30,000-50,000 |
| Habanero Pepper | 100,000-300,000 |
| Ghost Pepper | 855,000-1,000,000 |
| Carolina Reaper | 1,500,000-2,300,000 |
How to Make Bacon
If you struggle to make bacon perfectly, I’ve put together a short tutorial on How to Make Perfect Bacon – 3 Ways. Check it out! My preferred method is baking it in the oven.
Tips
- Don’t throw away that bacon grease! Bacon is expensive and the grease is great for making Scrambled Eggs, Grilled Cheese, Popcorn and even hash browns. It can keep up to 3 months if properly stored in the refrigerator.
If you haven’t already, make sure you check out the recipe I published on how to make Homemade Sesame Hamburger Buns. There’s nothing like a fresh homemade bun to go with your burger.
For a simpler version of this burger, you should give my Delicious Turkey Burgers recipe a shot!
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You will need the following ingredients to make this Turkey Burgers with Ranch Slaw recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Lean Ground Turkey – I like to use 93/7 from Jennie-O
- Carrots
- Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs
- Red Onion – if you must, you can substitute for a yellow onion
- Fresh Cilantro – Also optional as I know many people can’t stand the taste of cilantro
- Bacon
- Hot Sauce – use your favorite brand hot sauce
- Egg White
- Jalapeños – stemmed and seeds removed (heat comes from the seeds)
- Garlic Cloves – Use more to taste if desired
- Salt & Pepper – for a little seasoning
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Milk – I use 2% milk
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Mayonnaise – try to use a good brand like Hellman’s or Duke’s mayonnaise
- Ranch Dressing Mix
- White Vinegar – regular distilled white vinegar only
- Coleslaw Mix
How to Make Turkey Burgers with Ranch Slaw
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the burger ingredients together until well blended. Form into five equally sized patties. Place them on a plate in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap, until ready to grill. Set the patties out about 10-15 minutes prior to grilling.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, mayo, and seasoning. Add in the vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk the mixture again then add the coleslaw mix and toss until well combined.
- Grill the patties using your preferred method until cooked through. Ground Turkey should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once the burgers are cooked, place a patty on a bun and top each with 1/4 cup of the ranch slaw.
Printable Recipe Card
Turkey Burgers with Ranch Slaw
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Ingredients
Turkey Burgers
- 1 lbs Lean Ground Turkey
- ⅔ Cup Carrots, grated
- 2 Tbsp Bread Crumbs
- 2 Tbsp Red Onion, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tbsp Bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 1 Tbsp Frank's RedHot Original Hot Sauce
- 1 Egg White
- 2 Fresh Jalapeño, seeded, stemmed & finely diced
- 1 Garlic Clove, minced
- Salt and Pepper
- 2 ½ oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded or small cubes
- 5 Hamburger Buns
Ranch Slaw
- 2 Tbsp Milk, fat free
- 2 Tbsp Plain Greek Yogurt, fat free
- ½ Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Ranch Dressing Mix
- ⅛ Tsp White Vinegar
- 1 ½ Cup Coleslaw Mix
Instructions
Make the Turkey Burger Patties
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the burger ingredients together until well blended. Form into five equally sized patties. Place them on a plate in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap, until ready to grill. Set the patties out about 10-15 minutes prior to grilling.
Make the Ranch Slaw
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, mayo, and seasoning. Add in the vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk the mixture again then add the coleslaw mix and toss until well combined.
Assemble the Burgers
- Grill the patties using your preferred method until cooked through. Ground Turkey should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once the burgers are cooked, place a patty on a bun and top each with 1/4 cup of the ranch slaw.
These turkey burgers are so delicious. The ranch slaw makes all the difference. I don’t think I will go back to cooking regular turkey burgers again. Such a great taste.