BUFFALO TURKEY PATTIES AND SLAW!

I am always looking for ways to bring healthy, but tasty food to our dinner table. I am not a mayo lover...I actually can't even tolerate mayo...but this slaw is vinegar based. These were a huge hit with the kids! They loved them!


Turkey Patties: (The most expensive item is the ground turkey, all others are pantry/fridge staples)
1 Tbsp butter (unsalted)
1 tsp olive oil
1/3 cup yellow onion (minced...this is half of the onion)
1/2 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves (minced...we buy the jar of minced garlic, a lot easier)
2 tsp hot sauce (Frank's Hot Sauce...more or less to your taste)...with the kids, I only used 1 tsp
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes...with the kids, only use a pinch
1/2 tsp black pepper
1.25 pounds ground turkey


In small skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Melt butter. Add onion and salt. About 2 minutes onion will cook down, add garlic. Once these two ingredients are golden, add hot sauce, thyme, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Cook about 1 minute and then transfer to bowl to cool.


Once cooled...combine with turkey. IMPORTANT: If you don't want the turkey to stick to your hands, run hands under water (do not dry off) and you should be ok! Combine well, but do not overwork the meat! Form into 4 patties....we were able to make 4 smaller patties for the girls and 4 larger ones for the adults...form to the size you desire!


Nonstick skillet....oil and heat over medium high heat. Add patties and cook until browned (approximately 3 minutes on each side). The patty will be firm and juices will run clear. We finished them in the oven for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.


Serve with slaw, mustard, or your topping of choice. My husband's favorite...blue cheese.


Slaw: (again, inexpensive if you have a good produce department)
4 celery ribs (thinly sliced).....OR 3 CUPS COLE SLAW MIX (this is my choice)
1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
1/2 Cup fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp lemon zest
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 tsp salt
pepper to taste


Add cole slaw mix, onion, cilantro in bowl. Zest lemon and add lemon juice. Salt and pepper next. Then add the vinegar and olive oil....mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.