These Jerk Turkey Burgers are bursting with bold Jamaican jerk flavors and topped with tropical mango. Juicy and amazing!
Favorite thing about being a homeowner? Having a yard. Favorite thing about having a yard? Owning a grill. Love my grill.
I don’t subscribe to a grilling “season”… all those harsh winters living in Minnesota, and I would still be out there grilling. Nothing would stop me. But there’s no question that I much prefer our California climate, hands down. And my grill gets a workout! With ribs, chicken, shrimp, and burgers. Mostly burgers.
If you asked Paul what his favorite food is, he’ll say he doesn’t have one. Which is mostly true. But if he had to live without ice cream or burgers, he would be a sad, sad man.
Whenever we go out, he’ll almost always order a beef burger. But he loves my turkey burgers.
I have two favorites that I make frequently – my Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers, and these Jerk Turkey Burgers, which are made with my jerk marinade.
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Tips for the best turkey burgers
- Don’t over mix them! Over mixing your ingredients can lead to a tough burger.
- Since the jerk marinade is liquid, it gives these extra moisture. Don’t substitute it for jerk seasonings.
- Shape the patties into a uniform size and thickness, so they cook evenly.
- Brush both sides with olive oil before refrigerating. This helps lock in moisture, so the exterior doesn’t dry out.
- Refrigerate them for at least one hour before placing on the grill. This helps them hold their shape while cooking.
- Heat the grill and oil those grates well, to prevent sticking.
Make ahead and freeze for later
You can make these ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or freezer for up to 2 months, keeping in mind the longer they’re frozen the more they can lose their optimal flavor.
To freeze, mix your ingredients as instructed, form the patties, and place them flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for a few of hours until completely frozen. Then transfer to a bag, either flat or stacked, separating each patty with some parchment paper.
I’ve heard that you can grill your turkey burgers right from the freezer, without defrosting them first, but I’ve never tried that.
For the toppings, you can go the traditional route with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. But these particular burgers are taken up a big notch with some sliced fresh mango. I highly recommend you don’t eliminate it. The jerk seasonings and tropical mango are a perfect explosion of flavors and summer perfection!
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Jerk Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/3 cup jerk marinade
- 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 whole scallions , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small ripe mango , peeled and sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the turkey, jerk marinade, breadcrumbs, scallions, salt, and pepper. Do not over mix.
- Shape the mixture into 4 flat uniform patties; brush both sides well with oil. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place the patties in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill for medium-high. Oil the grill grates well and cook burgers for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through, an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, and no longer pink in the center.
- Serve on buns with mayo and fresh ripe mango!
Notes
- You can make these ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or freezer for up to 2 months, keeping in mind the longer they're frozen the more they can lose their optimal flavor.
- To freeze, mix your ingredients as instructed, form the patties, and place them flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for a few of hours until completely frozen. Then transfer to a bag, either flat or stacked, separating each patty with some parchment paper.
Lisa S says
My mouth is watering just reading the recipe!
Amy @Very Culinary says
Thanks, Lisa!
Erin says
I am all for a good turkey burger, but this is a whole new level. I love that sauce, it sounds good good. A little sweet with a little spicy, yum!
Amy @Very Culinary says
You’d love these, Erin!
Andrea says
Amy: I made these last week, using a little jalapeno hot sauce with the mango mixture. Milo liked them a lot and so did Naveen, which is amazing because there was no rice or curry involved. In fact, it was a triumph. Or was it a miracle? ( I made super-thin fried sweet potato slices too, and they were great in the mango sauce. ) Thanks!
Amy @Very Culinary says
That’s awesome, Andrea. You know when I hear a young kid liked my food, it’s the highest compliment!
Joanne says
Well I am definitely jealous of your yard AND your grill. Maybe one day I’ll have one of those two…with living in NYC having both is probably asking for a little too much! Love that you added both sweet and spicy to these!
Marsha says
I made a Mexican-seasoned turkey burger with cilantro and queso fresco in the burger itself. Topped it with jack cheese, avocado, and fresh salsa.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Oooh yum! I bet this would be good with the mango mustard from El Diablo.
Amy @Very Culinary says
YES. I need to get my hands of some of that!
Joanna says
Turkey burger, avocado, chipotle aioli!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
I can’t wait to get a grill! Although that might have to wait a while, seeing as I don’t know whether we’re moving into an apartment or house in September… Sigh. But if we have a backyard, a grill would be the first thing on my list! :) As for an epic burger creation, I’m thinking something tropical… Like with grilled pineapple, BBQ sauce, and maybe some sort of ham too. Your mango in your burger inspired me!
Kat says
Last night I made cremini mushroom burgers, they were great. Thanks for the giveaway.
Bri | Bites of Bri says
These look amazing! I’m such a sucker for jerk seasoning and mango together. My epic creation? Greek Turkey Burgers with Yogurt and Feta!
kita says
I love the sound of all of the flavors in this turkey burger! That’s a heck of a way to kick up the flavor :D
kristy @ the wicked noodle says
My epic burger creation?? I’d have to say blackened beef with blue cheese, balsamic & bacon. Never posted it on my blog though – I need to do that asap! Your burger here looks pretty epic, too – loving the flavors!!
Julie says
I don’t have an epic burger, but Alex (Stephie’s boy) sure does, only he’s keeping it secret. Haha. Anyway, I need to win this so that I can give it to them. Well, I needed to win that corn stripper, too, but that’s another story. I can’t have a burger without sweet corn.