This Hawaiian Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe is packed full of flavor, yet is so easy to prepare! The taste of the tropical islands really comes through with just a hint of Asian influence. This burger is as juicy as any beef burger you can grill, plus it’s healthier and packed with protein.
Grilling your burgers is a great way to bring out all the flavor. This Grilled Pork Burger is a real treat and a little different from a regular beef burger! Or if you are longing for a fast-food style burger, try this amazing Wendy’s Copycat Bacon Portabella Mushroom Melt. It’s better than the original!
How can I make Turkey Burgers tasty?
A plain old turkey burger can be a little bland, that’s for sure. But this Hawaiian Grilled Turkey Burger recipe is packed with flavor! So much so, I might hazard a guess that it just might be one of the best burgers you have tasted, turkey or otherwise!
The secret is adding flavors that work well with turkey but also complement each other. The ingredients of this amazing grilled turkey burger recipe will keep your taste buds happy, trust me.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Amazing taste
- Healthier than a regular burger
- Ready on the table in about 25 minutes!
- A taste of the tropics
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What do you need to make Hawaiian grilled Turkey Burgers?
I wanted these turkey burgers to pop with flavor, so I added some bold flavors to this recipe. Nothing that you can’t easily find in your local grocery store, but together they help these turkey burgers shine.
Hawaiian Grilled Turkey Burger Ingredients
Turkey Burger
- Ground turkey – You can grind it yourself, but picking it up at your butcher is much easier.
- Bread crumbs – Use plain bread crumbs in this recipe.
- Red bell pepper, finely minced – Adds a pop of color and sweet pepper taste to the turkey burger.
- Green onions, thinly sliced – The green onions are the perfect mild addition to the turkey.
- Pineapple juice – Adds a sweet hint of the tropics to this recipe.
- Soy sauce – I use low-sodium soy sauce, all the flavor with less sodium.
- Ginger paste – You can also substitute jarred ginger or freshly grated ginger.
- Fresh ground black pepper – A must for seasoning all types of meats.
- Teriyaki sauce – You can use store-bought if you like, or you can make your own Homemade Teriyaki Sauce.
For Serving
- Sliced pineapple rings – For easy preparation, you can use canned pineapple rings or cut them from a fresh pineapple.
- Buns – I like to use a nice Hawaiian or brioche burger bun for this recipe.
- Mayonnaise – Adds a touch of creaminess to the turkey burger.
How to make the Hawaiian grilled turkey burger
Making these Hawaiian Turkey Burgers starts out just like you are making any other burger.
Preheat your grill to medium heat, about 375 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, red bell pepper, green onions, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger paste, and fresh ground pepper. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, mix all the ingredients together.
Divide the meat into 4 equal-sized pieces and form each into a patty. Make the patties slightly larger than your buns, as they will shrink slightly during cooking.
Place the patties on the grill and cook for 5 – 7 minutes before turning. You can tell it’s time to turn the patties when the meat comes away from the grill without sticking or tearing.
Flip the patties over and baste the cooked side generously with teriyaki sauce. Continue grilling the turkey patties for another 5-7 minutes.
While the patties are cooking on the second side, place the pineapple rings on the grill and grill on each side for 1 – 2 minutes. You are looking for nice grill marks on both sides of the pineapple rings.
Make sure you check the temperature of your turkey burgers using an instant-read thermometer. As with any poultry meat, you want to make sure that the meat is cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Just before removing the burgers from the grill, I like to toast my burger buns on the grill. It doesn’t take long, 30 seconds to a minute, and they are usually warmed and ready.
Serving the Grilled Hawaiian Turkey Burgers
Spread the mayo on both sides of the buns, if desired. Place a patty on each of the buns and then drizzle with a generous dollop of teriyaki sauce. Place the grilled pineapple ring on top of the turkey patty and top with the bun crown.
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Hawaiian Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe
Ingredients
Patties
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ cup plain bread crumbs
- ½ cup red bell pepper minced
- ¼ cup green onions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce for basting
For serving
- 4 slices pineapple rings
- 4 buns
- 2 Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat your grill over medium heat. You are aiming for the grill to be about 375 when you put the burgers on the grill.
- In a large mixing bowl with a wooden spoon or your hands, combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, bell peppers, green onions, pineapple juice, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger paste, and pepper.
- Divide the mixture into 4 even pieces and form into patties that are slightly larger than the buns you are using.
- Oil the grates if you like and place the patties on the grill. Cook for 5- 7 minutes. Flip the patties over and baste the cooked side generously with teriyaki sauce. Continue grilling for another 5 – 7 minutes or until the patties reach an internal temperature of 165F.
- While the patties are cooking on the second side, place the pineapple rings on the grill and grill each side for 1-2 minutes.
- Grill the buns for about 30 seconds to warm them up and spread mayo on both sides, if desired. Place a patty on the bun followed by a generous drizzle of teriyaki sauce, followed by a grilled pineapple ring and the top bun.
- Serve with your favorite BBQ Sides.
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