Buffalo Turkey Burgers

Looking for a healthy, lower saturated fat burger filled with nutrients? Dark meat turkey burgers are even more moist and tasty with added avocado mayo and avocado. Grilled or seared, these healthy turkey burgers make a great protein filled meal for the family. Protein is needed for muscle building and cellular health. These would be great for a post-workout meal too. Double the recipe for healthy leftovers the next day.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 Pound ground pasture-raised turkey meat

• 1/2 Avocado, smashed

• 1 T. Avocado or olive oil mayo

• 3 T. Mild, medium or hot buffalo hot sauce- I suggest The New Primal brand

• 1/4 c. Chopped onion(optional)

• Sea salt and pepper to taste

• Avocado, coconut oil, ghee or pasture-raised lard for sautéing

• 1 t. Red chili flakes(optional)

Directions

• Set oven to 500.

• Have a small cookie tray available to place the burgers on until cooking.

• Smash the avocado until smooth and place in a mixing bowl.

• Add the rest of the ingredients.

• Mix well with your hands, being careful not to over mix. You will notice the mixture will be very moist.

• Scoop out 4 even balls- don’t worry about shaping them into burger patties just yet.

• After washing your hands, heat up a cast iron pan over medium heat.  

• Add your choice of oil/fat to pan- about 2 T.

• Place each of the 1/4 lb. patties into the pan, making sure they are not touching and cook for 5 minutes. 

• Form the patty shapes while in the skillet using a spatula.  

• Using the same spatula, carefully turn over the patties and cook for another 5 minutes.  

• Place the cast iron skillet into the oven for 10 minutes or until completely cooked through to your liking.