Turkey Burgers and More!

Good Evening Everyone,

For my first real post, I wanted to do a protein because I feel like that's the center of the meal for most people. Although I will be posting vegetarian options, later in the course of this blog, this is not one of them.

Today I worked with Turkey! This will give you up to 6 meals for under $6. That's basically 6 McDonalds Cheeseburgers, but 3 times more filling, and 9 times healthier for your body! You Will need:

• A large bowl (I use a rice pot because I don't have a large bowl)
• A frying pan with a lid
• A cutting board
• A small sharp knife (I use a pairing knife, but please don't use a pairing knife for your onion)
• A spatula
• Some salt, pepper, and olive oil you probably have around your kitchen. 

***Tip: This is what I paid in La Jolla for what you will use. These Prices are relatively high, so if you are paying more than this, you may want to look into visiting a different grocer. I bought my turkey on sale at Ralph's. Always look out of meat sales. At Ralph's and Vons, they are anywhere from every other week to once a month. Figure out your grocer's cycle, and buy in bulk (especially boneless skinless chicken breasts).

1. 1lb of Jenny O's Ground Turkey (my preference) or Kroger 85% Lean Ground Turkey ~2.99 avg. Other brands of ground turkey are absolutely fine! Just make sure the one you buy is relatively lean! 
2. Sereno pepper $0.15
3. 2 baby bell peppers or 1 bell pepper (preferably red or orange) $0.40
4. 1 Yellow onion  $0.67
5. 1 Green Squash (AKA Zucchini) $0.72
6. 1 Large Egg $0.20

* I also sometimes use a Chipotle McCormick Spice, but this is absolutely optional ($1.50)

Now here's the instructions:

1. Dice your bell peppers. MAKE THEM SMALL. This consists of taking out the seeds, and cutting your bell pepper(s) into strips to create tiny bell pepper rectangles. (Here's a video to assist you: Can be anything from the first size she cut, to the second to last brunoise, you're choice, just not too big!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIEChqw7YwM)
2. Dice your onion the same size as your bell peppers. (Need Help?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmr1l5IV9Os)
3. Cut your Serrano in half. You will only be using half unless you want a small kick, this is mostly for flavor, not spice. Cut that half, in half long ways, then cut into thin slices.
4. Dice maybe 1/4 of your zucchini squash. 
5. Place all in bowl, then add DEFROSTED ground turkey. 
6. Add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 Large egg, 1 tbsp of salt (can add more but not more than 3 tbsp, that will be far too salty), lots of pepper (i normally just shake until I can see the pepper after mixing)
7. Mix by hand until vegetables are evenly spread throughout the meat. 

After this is done you have options:

• Pack Turkey Burgers (you should get 6), into individual sandwich baggies, and freeze for later use. 
• Cook on med temperature to avoid burning, if you need to lower ur temperature, add a small amount of water to the pan and cover before lowering.
• I like to get whole wheat bread, peppercinis, pickles, tomato, romaine lettuce, dijon mustard, and make a sandwich.
• Cook your favorite marinara sauce, and use a pasta topping. 
• Cook meat before you add the sauce to avoid food poisoning. 
• Add a taco seasoning, and place on corn tortillas for Taco Tuesday!

Any option you may choose, you have 6 portioned meals to enjoy for under $6 (:

Thanks for Stopping in, 

Soli