Tuna burgers

i don't normally post recipes on my blog because i don't normally cook. umbut i am obsessed with this recipe and i want to share it. i've made it multiple times in the past three weeks because 1. it's easy 2. i always have the ingredients 3. it's yummy in my tummy. this recipe is the yummiest twist on tuna sandwiches.


here's how you do it in pictures. but if you like words better, scroll down through the end. make sure you stop real good at the last one though. that'll make your mouth water.

here's what you need: tuna (duuuhhhhhhh). (i'm partial to those little packets, you may get them confused with cat food? listen to me DO NOT GET THEM CONFUSED WITH CAT FOOD. that would be gross. however, i sent evan to the store and he swears up and down that they didn't have them. um, what store doesn't carry those? my gosh. men. if you get the packets, which you should, get the garlic and herb or the lemon pepper. DO NOT GET THE SWEET AND SOUR. sweet and sour tuna? you guys that is cat food. and in case you missed it, see above.), eggs, celery, yellow pepper, bread crumbs, salsa, thai chili sauce, mayo, mustard, worchestershire sauce, salt/pepper, lemon pepper, mrs. dash, and red pepper flakes.

important: one packet of tuna is "a serving" so if you were making a sandwich for yourself you'd probably use just one packet. the first time i made this i used 2 packets and that was plenty for us, we even had left overs. depending on how much you want, i'd say 1 packet per person. with all the extra ingredients i probably doubled the amount of tuna i had, so don't worry if two packets of tuna doesn't look like very much. also? these are freaking AMAZING left overs. i'm a left over freak. don't give me soggy, gross crap. it better not congeal or separate or do anything weird in my fridge or i won't touch it. this? THIS IS THE BEST LEFT OVER MEAL I'VE EVER HAD. hands down. EVER. so don't worry about it being weird tomorrow. it will be fine and it's even better on day 2. and 3. if it even lasts that long.

here's what you do: (first, let me teach you something about myself: i don't know how to measure. i refuse to use measuring cups ever. it pisses evan off which is probably why i do it. but just so you know. you're not going to find any sort of exact measurement crap here.) use one egg for every packet/can of tuna used. mix everything together. see above for exact measurements. HA. i used a couple handfuls of breadcrumbs--enough to help it stick together. they'll soak up the wet ingredients so i always add extra. i just put a little of everything in and then mix it together then maybe add some more of something if i feel like it. it's like a game. we like our food spicy in this house so i add lots of salsa and thai chili sauce and red pepper. obviously add/delete ingredients based upon your liking. when you're happy with it stick it in the fridge for a while. this will help it to firm up so it's easier to handle.

cook: heat oil in a skillet. make sure it's HOT. form mixture into patties and saute about 4 minutes each side. i don't make mine too big or too thick so i don't feel so bad about myself when i eat 34 of them so they cook thoroughly. i'm paranoid about raw food: chicken and eggs especially. the burgers will be flimsy and not firm so be careful when you flip them. if they fall apart it's fine. they'll get brown and crispy on the outsides and they're supposed to.

the first time we ate these on a hamburger bun, but we ran out and tried them without. i prefer them without a bun, with just lettuce and tomato. and the best part is this is one of those recipies that really only needs the tuna, eggs and breadcrumbs. the rest is just up to you and those happy little taste buds. so seriously. try this. you will not be disappointed.