BBQ Ranch Turkey Smash Burger
Juicy turkey patties smashed thin for crispy edges, topped with melted cheese, smoky BBQ sauce, cool ranch dressing, and fresh vegetables for a flavorful and satisfying burger experience.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or griddle for cooking patties
- 1 spatula for smashing patties
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices cheddar or American cheese
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- butter for buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Form the ground turkey into 4 loose balls and season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the turkey balls on the hot pan and smash them flat with a spatula. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the edges are crispy.
- Flip the patties, add a slice of cheese on each, and cook for another 2 minutes until cooked through.
- Butter the burger buns and toast them in the pan until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading ranch dressing on the bottom buns, adding the turkey patties, drizzling BBQ sauce over the patties, then topping with shredded lettuce and sliced red onion. Cover with the top buns.
- Serve the burgers hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Avoid overworking the turkey to keep patties juicy.
- Optionally add bacon for extra flavor.
- Use pepper jack cheese for a spicy twist.
- Smash patties thin for extra crispiness.