turkey burger

per lb of 85% turkey meat

1 egg
1-2 T grated onion
1 T parsley
1 T worcestershire
breadcrumbs equal to onion?

1 t salt
pepper

will be quite juicy
poke holes so burgers do not inflate
cook over medium in skillet
cover sometimes to retain juice and help innards cook

turkey brine

Turkey Brine

Ingredients

1 gallon hot water
1 pound kosher salt
2 quarts vegetable broth
1 pound honey
1 (7-pound) bag of ice
1 (15 to 20-pound) turkey, with giblets removed

Directions

Combine the hot water and the salt in a 54-quart cooler. Stir until the salt dissolves. Stir in the vegetable broth and the honey. Add the ice and stir. Place the turkey in the brine, breast side up, and cover with cooler lid.. Brine overnight, up to 12 hours.

Remove the turkey from the brine and dry thoroughly.

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/honey-brined-smoked-turkey-recipe2.html?oc=linkback

30-Minute Turkey Chili

Photo: 30-Minute Turkey Chili Recipe

Total Time:

40 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Yield:

4 servings

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 chipotle chile en adobo, coarsely chopped, with 1 tablespoon sauce
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 (12-ounce) Mexican lager-style beer
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with their juice
• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• Sliced scallions, cilantro sprigs, avocado, sour cream, grated Monterey jack cheese, and/or tortilla chips, for garnish, optional

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, and oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and the chipotle chile and sauce; cook 1 minute more. Add the turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until the meat loses its raw color, about 3 minutes. Add the beer and simmer until reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes--crushing them through your fingers into the skillet--along with their juices and the beans; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 10 minutes.
Ladle the chili into bowls and serve with the garnishes of your choice.
Cook's Note: A skillet's larger surface area reduces sauces faster than simmering in a saucepan.
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stupid turkey noodle bake

350 degrees
brown 1-2 lbs ground turkey
2 c shredded cheese
1.5 c uncooked noodles
1 can condensed cream onion soup
1 c milk
8 oz frozen peas

1- brown turkey, season with s + p, paprika, garlic powder, thyme
2- boil egg noodles
3- mix all in bowl. grease 2 qt casserole dish and bake
30-60 min covered

4- uncover and top with last 1/2 c cheese for 15-20 min

turke meatballs

• 1 small onion, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground dark turkey meat
• 3 tablespoons olive oil