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Paleo Turkey Burgers (Whole30, Keto and Paleo)

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Ingredients

  • 12 baby bella mushrooms diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 lbs ground turkey (600 g turkey mince) 5% fat or more
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper.
  • 1 egg
  • Desired toppings: fried egg, avocado, tomatoes, onion slices

Instructions

  • Sauté the diced mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 3 minutes over medium heat.
  • Once mushrooms have begun softening, add soy sauce and stir. Sauté mushrooms with the soy sauce for about 3 more minutes or until soy sauce is almost fully dissolved.
  • Add the minced bell pepper, onion and garlic to pan with salt and pepper. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions and pepper have softened.
  • Remove veggies from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Once the veggies have cooled, combine the sautéed vegetables with the ground turkey and egg to a large mixing bowl. Mix gently with your hands until the veggies are evenly distributed through the turkey meat.
  • With hand, form the burgers into patties, recipe should make about 6-8 patties.
  • Heat a pan to medium high heat with an additional tablespoon of olive oil. Sear patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until cooked through. If patties are getting too brown, cover the pan with a lid for 2 minutes each side to avoid browning while continuing to cook the burgers.
  • Serve burgers in a lettuce wrap with desired topping and enjoy!