{"id":"f3f8947d-7c1c-41c3-bd84-27ad1af7e30d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/f3f8947d-7c1c-41c3-bd84-27ad1af7e30d","source_url":"https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a35970657/greek-style-turkey-burgers-recipe/","title":"Greek-Style Turkey Burgers","description":"These Greek-style turkey burgers are served in a pita and homemade tzatziki. It's an easy family dinner to make on a weeknight.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT40M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT40M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 medium seedless cucumber","item":"medium seedless cucumber","quantity":1},{"text":"1 1/2 c. whole-milk plain Greek yogurt","item":"whole-milk plain Greek yogurt","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for brushing","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"plus more for brushing"},{"text":"1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill","item":"chopped fresh dill","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice","item":"fresh lemon juice","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 small garlic clove, finely chopped","item":"small garlic clove","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 tsp. kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Black pepper, to taste","item":"Black pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"1 red onion","item":"red onion","quantity":1},{"text":"2 lb. ground turkey","item":"ground turkey","quantity":2,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 large egg yolk","item":"large egg yolk","quantity":1},{"text":"1 tsp. dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"6 pitas","item":"pitas","quantity":6},{"text":"1/2 head Boston lettuce","item":"Boston lettuce","quantity":0.5,"unit":"head"},{"text":"1 4-ounce package crumbled feta cheese (about 3/4 cup)","item":"package crumbled feta cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"4-ounce","preparation":"about 3/4 cup"},{"text":"Potato chips, for serving","item":"Potato chips, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 250 ̊. For the tzatziki: Grate 1⁄2 cucumber onto a clean kitchen towel and wring dry."},{"number":2,"text":"Combine the grated cucumber with the yogurt, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Refrigerate while you make the burgers."},{"number":3,"text":"For the burgers: Grate 1/2 red onion and combine with the turkey, egg yolk, oregano, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Mix with your hands, then form into six 1/2-inch-thick patties. Place on a sheet of parchment."},{"number":4,"text":"Put the pitas on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven."},{"number":5,"text":"Heat a large cast-iron or other nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. Add 3 patties and cook until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a separate baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Wipe out the pan, brush with more olive oil and repeat with the remaining patties."},{"number":6,"text":"Cut off the tops of the pitas. Chop the remaining 1/2 cucumber and slice the remaining 1/2 red onion. Spread some tzatziki inside each pita. Fill each with lettuce, a patty, cucumber, red onion and feta. Serve with chips."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:06:05.41733+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:06:05.41733+00:00"}