Turkey Burger Sweet Potato Fries (Printable version)
A balanced meal featuring a juicy turkey burger and crispy sweet potato fries for any weeknight.
# Ingredient List:
→ Turkey Burger
01 - 1.1 lbs ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil, for cooking
11 - 4 whole wheat burger buns
12 - Optional: 4 slices cheddar cheese
→ Toppings
13 - Lettuce leaves
14 - Tomato slices
15 - Sliced red onion
16 - Pickles
17 - Ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise as desired
→ Sweet Potato Fries
18 - 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick fries
19 - 2 tbsp olive oil
20 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
21 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
22 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss cut sweet potato fries with olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
03 - Bake fries for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crisp at the edges.
04 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
05 - Shape the turkey mixture into four equal-sized patties.
06 - Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Optionally, add cheese slices to patties during the last minute of cooking.
07 - Lightly toast the whole wheat burger buns.
08 - Layer each bottom bun with a lettuce leaf, followed by a cooked turkey patty, tomato slices, red onion, pickles, and preferred sauces. Top with upper bun.
09 - Serve the assembled burgers immediately alongside the baked sweet potato fries.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These burgers are juicy and flavorful in ways that surprise people who've only had dry turkey patties.
- The sweet potato fries bake while the burgers cook, so everything comes together in under an hour without any real fuss.
- You get a complete, satisfying meal that actually feels lighter than a traditional burger but doesn't sacrifice taste.
02 -
- Don't pack the turkey mixture too tightly or skip the gentle mixing—dense patties won't have that tender, homemade quality that makes this burger special.
- If your skillet is too hot, the outside browns before the inside cooks; medium heat is your friend here.
- The fries must be arranged in a single layer with space between them; crowding the pan means they steam instead of crisping.
03 -
- Make the turkey mixture up to 4 hours ahead and keep it covered in the fridge; cold meat is easier to shape and holds together better.
- If you want extra depth, add a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper to either the burger mixture or the fries—just enough that people can't quite name what they're tasting.
- Leftover burgers reheat beautifully in a low oven; wrap them loosely in foil so the buns stay soft while the patty warms through.