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Wayne’s Spicy Turkey Burgers (or Meatballs)
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Wayne’s Spicy Turkey Burgers (or Meatballs)

13 ingredients 1 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

864
Calories
52g
Protein
25g
Fat
105g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz ground turkey
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 each egg whites
  • 4 tbsp medium salsa
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • -2 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp premium olive oil
  • 1 tsp essence
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Directions

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In a large bowl mix together the *essence, oregano, pepper, cumin powder, garlic powder, egg whites, bread crumbs, and salsa. Use a garlic press and press garlic into the turkey. Add the turkey, and mix thoroughly. Add olive oil to pan, and pre-heat on medium for 4-5 minutes. Shape into 4 burgers or 9=12 meatballs. Cook on stovetop in cast iron grill pan or large non-stick pan, over medium heat. Cook burgers / meatballs for 6-8 minutes per side until center is no longer pink. Cover pan with lid for 2 minutes, after cooking starts. Place Burgers / Meatballs on rolls, add toppings, and put them In the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the rolls begin to turn brown. *Emeril's "Essence" 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

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