Wayne’s Spicy Turkey Burgers (or Meatballs)

Description

Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

Ingredients

Burgers

• 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
• ¼ cup bread crumbs
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp premium olive oil
• 1 tsp essence

Emeril's "Essence"

• 2½ 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

Directions

Burgers

1. In a large bowl mix together the "essence", oregano, pepper, cumin powder, garlic powder, egg whites, bread crumbs, and salsa.
2. Use a garlic press and press garlic into the turkey.
3. Add the turkey, and mix thoroughly.
4. Add olive oil to pan, and pre-heat on medium for 4–5 minutes.
5. Shape into 4 burgers or 9-12 meatballs.
6. Cook on stove top 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.
7. Cover pan with lid for 2 minutes, after cooking starts.
8. 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"

1. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.