We all know and love the traditional all-beef hamburger. There’s also the chicken sandwich, which is ok. But have you ever tasted a turkey burger, buffalo burger, or even ostrich burger?
These other sorts of ‘hamburgers’ really are hamburgers in the sense that they are a ground patty that sort of tastes like an all-beef hamburger. While they generally do not taste as good, they are lower in fat and calories.
Turkey
The most common form of alternate hamburger you’ll see is a turkey burger. I’m a fan of these sorts of burgers, but I like turkey in general. Turkey burgers can often be a little spicy. Try yours with a little tabasco sauce!
Buffalo
This is my favorite form of alternate hamburger. When done correctly, you can barely tell the difference between this and just a lean all-beef hamburger. Of course, that is when it is done correctly. Buffalo burgers aren’t common, but you’ll see them around. They are generally a little more expensive than traditional all-beef hamburgers.
Veggie
All I can say is ‘booooo.’ They generally taste like cardboard. Made out of beans and/or tofu, these patties are generally disgusting unless you are a hardcore vegetarian.
Ostrich
These types of burgers are pretty rare. You’ll generally only see them at ‘healthy eating’ places or a hardcore burger place that’s in a hippie neighborhood or something. Never had one myself. My friend did but didn’t seem to like it. He said it tasted very ‘gamey.’
