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Turkey smash burger with lettuce, tomato, bacon, BBQ ranch, and fries and soda in the background.

BBQ Ranch Turkey Smash Burgers

This BBQ Ranch Turkey Smash Burger is made by smashing the turkey burger patty on a hot pan to create a caramelized and crispy, yet juicy burger. The delicious turkey burger paired with the BBQ ranch, a toasted bun, and your favorite toppings makes for the best turkey burger!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 208 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the patties:

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey breast
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil, for frying

For the burgers:

  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing (dairy-free if needed)
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 4 hamburger buns (gluten-free if needed)
  • Burger toppings of your choice: Avocado, bacon, lettuce, red onion, etc.

Instructions
 

For the burgers:

  • In a large bowl, mix the turkey breast, minced onion, garlic powder, salt, and chili powder. Don’t overmix or the meat can become tough.
  • Divide the turkey mixture into 4 portions. Roll a portion into a ball and form into a patty shape.
  • Preheat a large saucepan with the oil over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, place the patties in the pan. Use a greased spatula or burger smasher to press the patties into the pan. Don’t overdo the smash or you will have broken turkey burgers. Let the burgers cook for 2-3 minutes each side, until the turkey has a nice sear and reaches 165 degrees internally.

For assembling:

  • Mix the ranch and BBQ sauce in a small bowl.
  • Toast the buns. Assemble the turkey burgers on the toasted buns with the BBQ ranch sauce and any other toppings of choice.

Notes

  • If you have leftover turkey burgers that you have already cooked, we recommend storing them in an airtight container and using within 3-4 days. Store the burgers, toppings, and buns separately. You can reheat the burgers in the microwave or in a pan on the stove.
  • This recipe can be made gluten and dairy free. Ensure that the ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, and buns you choose are dairy and gluten-free. Using a “lettuce wrap” is also an option for the burger. Make sure to verify that each ingredient you use meets your dietary guidelines.