Ground Turkey

[mrsto 2,925]

Yummy! Do I love turkey burgers? Understatement. I can eat them everyday with no problem Lol. You guys making me hungry here. Happy your hubby is losing too as you lose. Nice....

Have you tried the turkey burgers at Carl's Jr.? I've never been a fast food junky, but on the rare occasion that I drive through, they have a really good one. I haven't had one since being banded, but I imagine I'd only be able to eat about 1/3 of it.

[Essence33 90]

You're not really doing yourself any favors if you substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for ground beef' date=' UNLESS you use ground turkey/chicken breast!! I never use ground beef anymore, and I prefer ground chicken breast to ground turkey breast because it has a softer texture.

I add Water to the pan to keep it from sticking while I'm "browning" and then drain it just like you would ground beef.[/quote']

I don't eat ground beef...never did. I've never been a beef or pork eater. I'm not even into burgers (mcdonalds, five guys, etc) I ask because I normally eat turkey ground anyway. I just wanted to know I can continue eating it. My problem in weight gain mostly is junk food....soda, chips, candy. But I hear ya.

[Essence33 90]

Have you tried the turkey burgers at Carl's Jr.? I've never been a fast food junky' date=' but on the rare occasion that I drive through, they have a really good one. I haven't had one since being banded, but I imagine I'd only be able to eat about 1/3 of it.[/quote']

I don't think we have a Carl's jr here in South, Florida. Don't I wish! Choi down before being banded....hehehehehe

[Essence33 90]

In the beginning I avoided oil' date=' too. But now, when I make a big pot of whatever, I use some oil to sauté the onions, mushrooms and dryer ground meats. Given the amount of oil I use, compared to the number of meals that come out of the pot, it really doesn't add up to much.[/quote']

Now, do you use a particular oil? Olive, vegetable, etc?

[Essence33 90]

LOL! Months back' date=' when I was in the beginning of my post-op diet progression, I'd read posts on here about what people were eating. OMG - I would salivate![/quote']

Lol....I'm eating until surgery or at least my pre op diet start. Which is Feb.

[Essence33 90]

I've found the leanest ground turkey (all white meat) isn't that great. But there is another one that is something like 7% fat' date=' and that one works really well. The ground beef I buy has the same ratio of fat, and though it would be too dry for hamburgers, it's great for various concoctions.[/quote']

I never thought about the fat content. I just like the taste of turkey ground so much.

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

I can't eat any ground meat. Period. Maybe that will change with my next fill, but starting with fill #3 ground meat was over for me.

[MandaMom23 684]

I sometimes have issues with ground beef, but ground turkey goes down great!

[Essence33 90]

I can't eat any ground meat. Period. Maybe that will change with my next fill' date=' but starting with fill #3 ground meat was over for me.[/quote']

Aww. I'm keeping my fingers cross for us.

[Essence33 90]

I sometimes have issues with ground beef' date=' but ground turkey goes down great![/quote']

Happy we have a happy camper. I hope I have no problem like you.