A quick and easy dinner, great for those that do not eat red meat or just enjoy a change from the regular hamburger. I try to use as many whole and organic products as possible. I hope you do too. DO experiment and enjoy!
Tuna Burger on a Whole Wheat Bun
“This has been a family favorite since I discovered the recipe in the 70′s. Brings a savory tang and taste to what could be a humdrum tuna sandwich!”
Ingredients: (Use fresh and organic whenever possible.)
- 1 (7 oz) can of albacore tuna, drained and flaked
- ½ cup fine fresh bread crumbs
- ½ cup celery - finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp onion - finely diced
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp chili sauce (find near the ketchup at the store)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Optional if too wet: 1 egg; additional ¼ c breadcrumbs
- 4 hamburger buns (I use whole wheat)
- Condiments such as lettuce and tomatoes
Directions:
- Combine first 4 ingredients and stir in tuna.
- Form into 4 patties.
- If too wet add 1 egg and about ¼ c additional bread crumbs. (If you have time let sit in the fridge for ½ hour to absorb the bread crumbs – optional).
- Fry patties on a skillet over medium heat about 5 minutes or until browned.
- Put a patty on each bun with your favorite condiments as well as a slice of tomato and lettuce.
- Serves 4 (depending on what size you make the patties)
Notes
NOTE: For 6 patties I doubled the recipe. My patties were large enough to fill the big wheat buns. I also added 1/4 cup of diced red bell pepper to the recipe. Yum!
Cook tuna patties on the stove, flipping over when browned.
Enjoy this quick meal for lunch or dinner!
Tuna Burgers are great with condiments such as mayo, mustard, tomato, and lettuce.
