
Ruby Tuesday–Inspired Turkey Burgers (Juicy, Flavorful & Restaurant-Style)
⭐ Ingredients (Makes 4 Big Burgers)
For the Turkey Patties
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1 ¼ lbs lean ground turkey (93/7 recommended for juiciness)
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1 tbsp olive oil (optional, adds moisture)
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs
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2 tbsp mayonnaise (secret trick for moisture)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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2 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp grated onion or 1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp dried thyme
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½ tsp dried parsley
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1 tsp kosher salt
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½ tsp black pepper
Classic Ruby Tuesday–Style Toppings
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Lettuce (crisp iceberg or romaine)
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Mayo, mustard, or burger sauce
For the Buns
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4 brioche or potato buns
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Butter for toasting
๐ฅ Instructions (Restaurant-Quality Method)
1. Prepare the Patty Mix
Combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, mayo, Worcestershire, mustard, seasonings, and grated onion.
Mix gently—do not overwork or patties will be dense.
2. Form the Patties
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Divide into 4 equal balls and flatten to about ¾-inch thick.
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Use your thumb to press a small indent in the center (prevents puffing).
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Refrigerate patties for 20–30 minutes to help them firm up.
3. Cook the Turkey Burgers
A. Grill Method (Best for Ruby-Tuesday flavor)
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Heat grill to medium-high (400°F / 200°C).
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Oil grates.
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Grill 5–6 minutes per side, flipping once.
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Add cheese during last minute, close lid to melt.
B. Stovetop (Cast Iron)
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Heat 1 tbsp oil.
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Cook 5–6 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
C. Oven-Broil
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Broil patties on high for 5–6 minutes per side.
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Add cheese at the end.
Important: Turkey must be cooked through → internal temp 165°F.
4. Toast the Buns
Brush buns lightly with butter and toast:
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on the grill for 30–45 seconds, or
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in a skillet until golden.
5. Build Your Ruby-Tuesday Style Burger
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Bottom bun
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Mayo or Ruby Tuesday–style burger sauce
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Lettuce
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Patty + melted cheese
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Tomato slice
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Onion slice
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Pickles
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Top bun

๐ Ruby Tuesday–Style Signature Burger Sauce (Optional)
This creamy sweet-savory sauce matches the chain-style profile.
Mix:
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½ cup mayo
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1 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp Dijon
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1 tbsp sweet relish
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1 tsp Worcestershire
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp paprika
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Pinch of salt & black pepper
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Optional: a little hot sauce
Refrigerate 20 minutes for flavor to blend.
⭐ Chef’s High-Value Tips for Ultra-Juicy Turkey Burgers
✔ Add mayonnaise → turkey’s secret moisture booster
Turkeys are lean; mayo blends into the meat and keeps it tender.
✔ Avoid pressing burgers while cooking
Pressing squeezes out juices.
✔ Don’t skip the onion
Even a little grated onion boosts moisture and flavor.
✔ Chill patties before cooking
Prevents falling apart and improves grill marks.
✔ Use medium-high heat
Too low heat will dry out turkey before browning.
๐ Flavor Variations
1. Ruby Tuesday Hickory-Smoke Style
Add ½ tsp liquid smoke + top with cheddar and BBQ sauce.
2. Southwest Turkey Burger
Mix in:
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1 tbsp taco seasoning
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1 tbsp minced jalapeรฑo
Top with pepper jack + avocado.
3. Mediterranean Turkey Burger
Mix in:
4. Asian-Inspired Turkey Burger
Mix in:
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp ginger
Top with slaw + spicy mayo.
๐ Suggested Sides (Ruby Tuesday–Style)
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Coleslaw
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French fries or sweet potato fries
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Steamed broccoli
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Garden salad
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Onion rings

Ruby Tuesday recipe Ingredients :
- Lean turkey – 2 pounds ( ground )
- Freshly ground black pepper – 1tablespoon
- Paprika – 3 tablespoon
- Garlic – 2 tablespoon ( minced )
- Ground dry mustard – 1 tablespoon
- Cumin -1 tablespoon ( ground )
- Fresh green chilli pepper – 2 ( diced )
- Red onion -1 ( medium , diced )
- Fresh ginger root – 1 teaspoon ( minced )
- Fresh cilantro – ½ cup ( finely chopped )
- Low sodium soy sauce – ¼ cup
- A dash of Worcestershire sauce
1, Preheat oven. In a bowl mix the ground turkey , garlic , ginger, red onion , chilli peppers , salt , soy sauce , black pepper , cilantro , paprika , cumin , mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Mix all the ingredients together.
2, Shape the mixture into eight burger patties.
3, Lightly grease the grill grates in the oven and put the turkey burgers on the grill. Cook for around 15 minutes per side, till the burgers are well done.
4, Place between lettuce leaves layered on burger buns , add a dash of mayonnaise and mustard, and the Ruby Tuesday recipe of turkey burger is ready to serve hot...nice ! Enjoy it !
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This recipe doesn't state what temperature the oven should be set at. I'm guessing 350F. If anyone knows what it should be, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI don't think this is the actual turkey burger recipe currently provided in the restaurants. This recipe turned out to be much spicier than the sliders I had at Ruby Tuesday.
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