Thai-Spiced Turkey Burgers with Crunchy Napa Slaw
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 14 min
- Cook
- 16 min
- Cost
- $13.00
- Nutrition
- 420 cal · 32g protein
- quick
- budget
- kid-favorite
🍳 1 pan + 1 bowl · Picky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun
Thai-Spiced Turkey Burgers with Crunchy Napa Slaw is a Thai-American weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 30 minutes, for around $13 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan + 1 bowl, and the 10 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain bread or a bun works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Cucumber salad (5 min)
Contains: Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch locking tongsDon't have one? Amazon →
- Instant-read meat thermometerDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground turkey
- 4 buns hamburger buns
- 1 head small napa cabbage
- 1 count fresh lime
- 2 tbsp thai red curry paste
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Thinly slice napa cabbage and toss in a bowl with 1 tbsp rice vinegar, the juice of the lime, minced garlic, salt and pepper; set aside to soften while you cook burgers.
- Mix ground turkey with 1 tbsp curry paste, remaining 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and salt and pepper; form into 4 patties and pan-fry in oil over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Toast buns lightly in the pan if desired (optional), then place each burger on a bun and top with napa slaw.
- Serve immediately with extra curry paste on the side for those who want it.
- Picky eaters can have the burger on a bun with the slaw and extra curry paste left off.
- Make ahead: mix and shape the patties up to a day ahead and refrigerate; keep the sliced cabbage separate and toss it with the dressing just before cooking.
On the side: Cucumber salad (5 min)
2 cucumbers, 1 bottle rice vinegar
- Thinly slice the cucumbers. Toss with a splash of rice vinegar, a pinch of sugar and a pinch of salt.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 32 g
- Carbohydrates
- 32 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 5 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Saturated fat
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 520 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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