Tuna Burgers
Quick, budget-friendly tuna burgers made with canned tuna, bread, and simple pantry staples. They are hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight meal or casual lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
1 (12-ounce) can tuna in water, drained
2 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
1 large egg
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely diced celery
2 tablespoons diced red onion
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Hamburger buns, lettuce, tomato slices, and tartar sauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Place the drained tuna in a mixing bowl and break it up with a fork.
- Add the bread pieces, egg, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, and black pepper.
- Mix everything until well combined and the mixture holds together.
- Shape into 4 medium-sized patties.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve on hamburger buns with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce if desired.
Notes
Leftover patties can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet or oven to maintain texture.
Patties can also be baked at 375°F for 15–18 minutes.
Uncooked patties can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Variations: add cheese, hot sauce, or extra veggies like carrots or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with bun and toppings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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