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Chopped Turkey Patties

Simple, healthy, and seriously tasty — perfect for a family dinner! These chopped turkey patties come out juicy and flavorful thanks to a little starch, which locks the moisture inside. This is a basic patty recipe you can dress up any way you like with different spices and herbs.

Anna

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Turkey fillet

500

Eggs

Starch

Mayonnaise

Garlic

Vegetable oil

Salt

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 52 % 15 g

Fats 31 % 9 g

Carbohydrates 17 % 5 g

164 kcal

GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Cooking method

Cooking time: 45 min

Step 1:

How do you make chopped turkey patties? Gather the ingredients. I used turkey breast, but fillet from other parts works too. Fresh meat is best; if it's frozen, thaw it only partway — slightly firm meat is easier to cut. I use cornstarch, but potato starch or plain flour works instead. Use small eggs.
Step 2:

Rinse the turkey fillet under running water and pat it dry with a paper towel. Trim off any bits of bone. Lay the meat on a cutting board and cut it into small cubes with a very sharp knife. Alternatively, pulse it in a blender. Put the chopped meat in a deep bowl.
Step 3:

Peel the garlic and press it through a garlic press. Crack the eggs into a separate bowl first to check they're fresh. Add the eggs and minced garlic to the bowl of chopped turkey and mix everything thoroughly.
Step 4:

Add the mayonnaise (it makes the patties juicier — you can leave it out or swap in sour cream), the cornstarch, and salt to taste. If you like, add ground black pepper or any other favorite seasonings. Mix everything well once more.
Step 5:

Chill the prepared mixture in the fridge for 20–30 minutes. In that time the starch soaks up the liquid, making it easier to portion the patties into the skillet.
Step 6:

Heat a skillet over medium and add vegetable oil for frying. Spoon the meat mixture onto the pan with a tablespoon. The patties come out like little fritters — the mixture holds its shape well and doesn't spread. Fry them until golden on one side, then gently flip and cook the other side.
Step 7:

These chopped turkey patties are good hot or cold. Hot, they go with any side — pasta, rice, vegetables. Chilled, they're great with bread, sandwich-style. Light and mild, they're a hit with kids, too.

Every oil is only good up to a certain temperature — its smoke point — beyond which it starts to burn and form harmful compounds, including carcinogens. For how to gauge frying temperature, pick the best oil for the job, and know which oils to skip altogether, read more here.
Important! The wrong pan can ruin even the best recipe. For all the details on choosing the perfect skillet for different dishes, read more here.
You can swap the turkey for chicken or any other meat you like. Just keep in mind the cooking time and calorie count will change.