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Turkey Or Chicken Burgers

Turkey Or Chicken Burgers

Cuisine:World

Course:Dinner

10m prep 10m cook 20m ready

4 burgers To grind your own turkey or chicken for these burgers, see Grinding Meat at Home. If possible, use dark meat for more flavor and moisture. Ground duck will also work here.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 3 green onions, minced
  • (2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes)
  • 1
    • 6 whole star anise
    • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
    • 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
    • 1 teaspoon whole cloves (about 20)
    • 1 cinnamon stick, preferably cassia, crushed into shards
    Sub-recipe steps
    1. Grind into a powder in a spice grinder: 6 whole star anise; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns; 1 teaspoon whole cloves (about 20); 1 cinnamon stick, preferably cassia, crushed into shards
    2. Store in an airtight container.
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound ground turkey or chicken

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Combine in a medium bowl: 3 green onions, minced; (2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes); (2 teaspoons curry powder, chili powder, or Five-Spice Powder); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

  2. Step 2.

    Using your hands, separate into small chunks: 1 pound ground turkey or chicken

  3. Step 3.

    Add to the bowl and toss with the seasonings; do not overmix. Shape into 4 patties and grill, broil, or pan-fry as for Hamburger Patties; the internal temperature at the center of the patties should reach 165°F. Serve on toast or buns as for Hamburgers or Patty Melt.

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