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Buffalo Turkey Burgers

Bursting with flavor, these Buffalo Turkey Burgers are loaded with sautéed veggies and seasonings then coated in buffalo sauce and topped with your favorite cheese. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 celery stalk grated or sliced thin
  • 5 baby carrots grated or sliced thin (or 1 large carrot)
  • ⅓ cup onion chopped
  • 1 - 1.25 lb ground turkey 93- 99% fat
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Cook garlic, carrots, onion and celery until translucent (about 15-20 minutes)
  3. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes
  4. Mix in poultry seasoning and the above cooked ingredients with turkey meat and mix well.
  5. Form into 5 patties
  6. Cook in pan over medium for about 6 minutes on each side.
  7. Place cooked burgers on a plate and set aside.
  8. Melt 2 tablespoon of coconut oil or butter and add the ¼ cup of hot sauce. Mix well.
  9. Add cooked burgers back to the pan and turn until coated with sauce.
  10. Place on a piece of romaine lettuce or a bun.
  11. ENJOY!!

Notes

  • Nutritional information does not include cheese.
  • Substitute ground chicken for the ground turkey.
  • Substitute ground chicken for the ground turkey.
  • Swap the buffalo for another hot sauce for different heat level.
  • Swap the buffalo for another hot sauce for different heat level.
  • Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • Serve on gluten-free buns or romaine lettuce.
  • Serve on gluten-free buns or romaine lettuce.
  • Use any cheese you would like. Blue cheese crumbles, Monterey jack or cheddar for extra flavor.
  • Use any cheese you would like. Blue cheese crumbles, Monterey jack or cheddar for extra flavor.
  • Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato and red onions.
  • Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato and red onions.
  • If you prefer to not use diced vegetables in the burger, you can season the meat with one teaspoon of garlic powder and one teaspoon of onion powder.
  • If you prefer to not use diced vegetables in the burger, you can season the meat with one teaspoon of garlic powder and one teaspoon of onion powder.

Nutrition Information

Calories 213kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 445mg (19%) Potassium 237mg (7%) Vitamin A 1480IU (30%) Vitamin C 0.9mg (1%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213

% Daily Value*

Calories 213kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 445mg 19%
Potassium 237mg 5%
Vitamin A 1480IU 30%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.