Buffalo Turkey Burgers

A close-up of a turkey burger with melted cheese on a bun on a white plate.

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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 12

Total Time 32

Servings

Calories 213kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

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

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

Notes

1. Substitute ground chicken for the ground turkey.

1. Swap the buffalo for another hot sauce for different heat level.

1. Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.

1. Serve on gluten-free buns or romaine lettuce.

1. Use any cheese you would like. Blue cheese crumbles, Monterey jack or cheddar for extra flavor.

1. Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato and red onions.

1. 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.

Nutritional information does not include cheese.

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