Tasty Tuna Burgers

Tasty Tuna Burgers

These tuna burgers are so delicious. My husband is a very fussy eater, and he loves these. Enjoy!

Prep Time:
22 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup minced onion
  • ¼ cup minced celery
  • ¼ cup minced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 4 leaves of lettuce (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Combine tuna, egg, bread crumbs, onion, celery, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, hot chili sauce, chili sauce, dill, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well. Shape into 4 patties (mixture will be very soft and delicate). Refrigerate for 30 minutes to make the patties easier to handle, if desired.

Step 2
Coat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray; fry tuna patties for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. These are fragile, so be careful when turning them.

Step 3
Serve on buns with tomato slices and lettuce leaves, if desired.

Tips

Editor's Note:

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

353
Calories
16g
Fat
37g
Carbs
16g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 353
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 20%
Saturated Fat3g 14%
Cholesterol61mg 20%
Sodium779mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate37g 13%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars3g
Protein16g
Vitamin C22mg 108%
Calcium113mg 9%
Iron3mg 18%
Potassium362mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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    • 24 years ago

    This was very popular with my husband who actually asked for me NOT to eat the leftovers cause he wanted them! Can’t get a better review than that!

    • 24 years ago

    In our family, my mother is the hardest to please. But, for one, she actually complimented me on my cooking, and even asked for the recipe!

    • 24 years ago

    This recipe tasted very good but i had a little bit of trouble keeping them together. I think more bread crumbs are needed for that reason.

    • 23 years ago

    I will make this again.

    • 23 years ago

    I didn’t have chili sauce, so I put in a bunch of chili powder and lots of RedHot sauce. They were great! Even better cold the next day!

    • 23 years ago

    I reviewed this a few years ago using substituted ingredients and thought it was great. I finally got around to making it as written and it is even better! I too had no idea what Chili sauce was, but found it in the ketchup aisle…made by Heinz. It tastes like a jazzed up ketchup to me…a bit tangy/spicy but not at all “hot”. It is kid friendly…and I think you might be able to sub plain old ketchup in its place. I make them with low fat mayo, egg substitute, and form the patties earlier in the day so they can firm up in the fridge until I’m ready to cook. If you are worried about getting them cooked all the way, try making 5 thinner patties instead. Cook them gently and I think you’ll appreciate this recipe.

    • 23 years ago

    I make these quite often. They are delicious and somewhat addictive. Make ahead of time and chill in the refrigerator and they won’t fall apart. With our younger kids we serve without the bun and they love them. I highly recommend this!

    • 23 years ago

    These are wonderful! I did make a few changes since I didn’t have all ingredients on hand. I made this without the red bell peppers, celery and worcestershire sauce. Since I was making it for my children, I reduced the chili sauce to 1 T, as it can be pretty spicey. Yummy!

    • 22 years ago

    These tuna burgers are excellent. I made the “salsa” (onions/celery/bell pepper/chili sauce, spices) a day in advance. I also microwaved it for a short time; I didn’t want the veggies to be too crunchy. I agree that refrigerating the patties helps them stay together when they are being pan fried. I will definitely make these again.

    • 22 years ago

    Good Recipe. Cooked outside on Holland Grill,work well putting patties in fridge for an hour before cooking.

    • 22 years ago

    Thanks for a great recipe!

    • 22 years ago

    I grilled these on the george foreman grill, they were great! I couldn’t stop eating the tuna before I patted them, the chili sauce made it wonderful. Thanks for the recipe!

    • 22 years ago

    These are a good alternative to fatty hamburgers and were tasty enough. I minced my veggies in a one cup food processor, which added more liquid to the recipe. I had to add another cup or so of breadcrumbs to make up for the extra liquid. I cooked these on my George Foreman Grill for four minutes. Our main quandry was which sauce to use on our burgers. I chose mayo, my husband chose ketchup and neither of us was really satisfied. Next time, we’ll try tartar sauce or thousand island dressing. My nineteen month old, who normally eats anything, wouldn’t touch these.

    • 22 years ago

    Yum!

    • 22 years ago

    These were very good. I added 3/4 cup bread crumbs and they did not fall apart. My daughter did not enjoy them, but it will probably take a couple of more tries. This will made many more times.

    • 22 years ago

    This is scrumtious! I’ve never made anything like this, and I think it’s a great idea. I tripled the amount of bread crumbs called for, and they stayed together really well. Great with lemon juice or Thousand Island dressing.

    • 22 years ago

    Different and good. Spicy little kick. Refrigeration and a light touch will keep the patties together just fine without extra bread crumbs. Nice change from regular burgers and regular tuna!

    • 22 years ago

    Very good. Interestingly enough, I found that they blend perfectly with a side dish of Bush’s BBQ flavor baked beans.

    • 22 years ago

    These burgers were pretty good. My family really enjoyed them. I omitted the red bell peppers and celery because I didn’t have any, but still tasted fine. Oh, I didn’t really care for the dill weed so next time I make these I will not use it.

    • 22 years ago

    Recipe pretty good as is, but next time, I will make the following changes: use regular bread crumbs–not Italian flavored. The oregano was overpowering. Also, use green onion and not regular. I think celery salt can be used for celery, and like other reviewers, I left out the dill all together. I added cajun seasoning, and although it was spicy, we loved it. I will definitely make these again with the above listed alterations.

    • 22 years ago

    This was a fantastic recipe. I have made tuna patties in the past and this recipe had the best flavor and consistency…similar to crab cakes. I added a bit more bread crumbs…about 3/4 cup total and served it with some southwestern flavored sour cream dip, but tartar would be good. I also made these on my George Foreman grill. Just spray the grill with oil spray and cook about four minutes. No need to flip or anything. Highly recommend.

    • 22 years ago

    very good…not hard to make.

    • 22 years ago

    These were excellent. My husband and I enjoyed them so much that we had them twice this week! I grated some carrot to put in, and next time, I think I will add some frozen niblet corn (we love the cruch of corn in turkey burgers too!).

    • 21 years ago

    Very tasty!
    I added some frozen corn and a little lemon juice. My husband and I enjoyed them more than our three small children, but I will continue to make these. Healthy and easy!

    • 21 years ago

    Very good replacement for crab cakes.I just added a little more bread crumbs, so the would hold together better.

    • 21 years ago

    I was suprisingly pleased with this recipe, the burgers were easy and delicious. However, my suspicions were correct, one can of tuna will not make four burgers.

    • 21 years ago

    I’m always trying to find new recipes during lent, and I know I found a keeper this time. Yum! I made these twice. The first time they came out very soggy, but with good flavor. The second time I increased to bread crumbs to 3/4c and that seemed to help. Also deleted the bell peppers and increased the hot pepper.

    • 21 years ago

    These are wonderful! Definitely will make these again. I accidentally put in 1 cup bread crumbs and used 2 tbsps extra hot chili sauce. Yields 6 medium size burgers. Yummy!!!

    • 21 years ago

    I didn’t have any tuna in the house, so I substituted canned chicken. I also added some tabasco sauce and substituted hoisin sauce for the teriyaki. These were simple and tasty, but nothing too spectacular. Next time I will try with some peppers to add more zing!

    • 21 years ago

    We went off bread (for about ten minutes-haha) and I made these tasty patties without the bun, and they are truly wonderful. Great flavor, much better than any mix, and easy as pie to prepare. Super recipe!

    • 21 years ago

    These “burgers” are great! I omitted the onion, salt and pepper, and used green pepper and maybe slightly more bread crumbs than called for, and these came out excellent! I got 3 decent sized patties, though, not four, but they were very tasty and are similar to my mother’s salmon patties. Easy, fast and delicious. Highly recommend.

    • 21 years ago

    I’m always looking to find recipes that have tuna in it and I’m sick of tuna salads. When I read this recipe I decided why not! I have all the ingredients at home. I tell my husband what we’re having for dinner and he has the phone in his hand ready to call Pizza Pizza. lol Well, three burgers later (yup) and he’s telling me (with his mouth full) WOW, you wouldn’t know you’re eating tuna, that’s for sure! I topped it off with Mozzarella and mayo and used the George Foreman Grill! Will definitely make again 🙂 Thanks Holly!

    • 21 years ago

    I really enjoyed this recipe. My husband, on the other hand, did not (but he doesn’t like crab cakes, so that is why). I thought that they held together great, and I also did not use all the ingredients as I didn’t have them (peppars, dill weed, etc). I still thought that they were delicous – and great on the George Forman. I will make again.

    • 21 years ago

    I had some reservations about these, and I should have listened to myself! My fiance thought they were OK, but I couldn’t even finish mine. They are mushy and way too heavy on the breadcrumbs, despite me following the recipe exactly. Too little tuna as well.

    • 21 years ago

    A great recipe. The secret is to add about another 1/3 cup of bread crumbs and to cook on low medium heat to make sure it cooks through and keeps the burger together. My family loved these burgers. We topped it with American cheese to make these Tuna Melt sandwiches. DELICIOUS and EASY!!

    • 21 years ago

    I’ve made this several times, it’s a little different than tuna sandwiches but it is very good….especially with some cheese!

    • 21 years ago

    Awesome! Never knew canned tuna could taste so wonderful. I followed the recipe to the t, except I didn’t add bell pepper or dill since I didn’t have any. Anyhow, I felt 2 tblsps of chili sauce was way too much, but I followed it and it was spicy! Luckily, we love spicy foods and can handle it, but for others, either cut back on the chili sauce (2 tsps?) or you will be dying. Served these on sandwich slices and tomato and it was devine.

    • 21 years ago

    My family is out of cash and we have canned tuna specially for these hard times, so making this recipe was perfect. It took 30 minutes to make from start to finish along with cooking baked potatoes. Everyone absolutely loved this recipe and the cost is so low even paupers like me can live like kings. (stomach-wise) hehe

    Seriously, this is a lightning fast, budget friendly and super yummy recipe.. it is also very forgiving when you dont have all the ingredients.

    • 21 years ago

    These are really good. The only hard part for me was the mincing of the veggies. I did it by hand and wanted to make sure the chunks weren’t too big. The patties held together just fine by following the directions and I was able to get four patties easily. There seems to be some confusion about what chili sauce is. There is a product available that is similar to chunky ketchup or a cocktail sauce. That’s what I assumed the recipe required and that’s what I used. It’s not spicy. It would be nice if Holly could clarify for us, exactly what kind of sauce is supposed to be used.
    I only had plain breadcrumbs and I will use the Italian version next time for more seasoning. I think I’d like a bit of lemon juice mixed in too, or maybe squeezed on top before serving. I topped with tartar sauce and ate three. Yum. Someday I’ll try it on a bun like a burger.

    • 20 years ago

    Very yummy recipe and cheap to make. I changed a few ingredients because I didn?t have some of the ingredients on hand. Instead on onion I used horseradish sauce and instead of chili sauce I used salsa. Who knew canned tuna could be so good!!

    • 20 years ago

    Not that great. It was bland. Even added melted cheese but didn’t help. I added extra bread crumb as suggested by others here and it helped holding the patties together but the flavor was overpowering. Will not make it again.

    • 20 years ago

    I?m obviously in the minority since these did nothing for me. I used good quality Tuna, followed the recipe exactly and the result was bland and boring. I like the potential for this combination of ingredients (except for the Tuna) and will try this again, substituting canned chicken to see if that combo works better for my taste buds.

    • 20 years ago

    They were pretty good, didn’t taste bland at all but wouldn’t have been good without the cheese that I melted on top. Still prefer tuna mixed with just mayo on homemade buns. Thanks anyways.

    • 20 years ago

    very, very good!!!

    • 20 years ago

    Pretty good, but were bland. I recommend Tony Chachere’s Original Creole seasoning. I usually add it to my tuna dishes – it’ll make these perfect!

    • 20 years ago

    I thought these were great! I left out the green peppers and chili sauce because I have small children, so I didn’t want it to be too spicy – and used dried minced onion and celery seed to save time. I also increased the bread crumbs to 3/4 cup so the burgers would hold together better. My kids and I loved them!! We are having this for dinner again tonight to try out on my husband! Thanks for a different spin on tuna!

    • 20 years ago

    I added the extra bread crumbs like others suggested, but it was just too smooshy inside. It had a bad texture, and I couldn’t even finish mine.

    • 20 years ago

    This is a great recipe mine came out perfect!

    • 20 years ago

    Followed recipe as instructed except for adding cheese on top. The only flavor that stood out was the Italian bread crumbs. Seemed very bland.

    • 20 years ago

    I hadn’t read the reviews before making this and ended up using less bread crumbs than the recipe called for. The patties held together just fine, although I didn’t add any celery or bell pepper. Very good overall with a little tartar sauce on the bun.

    • 20 years ago

    These were quite good; I served them more like crab cakes – no bun, lettuce or tomato – with fries and fresh green beans on the side. I also added half a slice of american cheese to each patty. I will make these again!

    • 20 years ago

    I like these, but always have trouble cooking them. Somehow I can never seem to get the middles cooked very easily, so they have a strange texture. I’ve tried grill pans and also baking them (375 degrees, flipping after 10 minutes, it worked pretty well.) I leave out the dill, and use more breadcrumbs. I think I’d be giving this 5 stars if I could ever figure out what I’m doing wrong in the actual cooking department!

    • 20 years ago

    The taste of tuna was masked so much by the other flavors that i couldn’t even tell i was eating tuna. it was easy to make, however.

    • 20 years ago

    These weren’t bad, but I wasn’t crazy about them. My family liked them. I played around a little w/ the ingredients since I was missing a few. I only had plain bread crumbs, so I made my own flavored bread crumbs by adding in dried Italian spices & some hot paprika. Also, I didn’t have chilli sauce & I think they would have come out better had I used it. Instead I put in some extra dashes of hot paprika. I don’t exactly know what chilli sauce is. I assumed it was similar to a BBQ sauce. Maybe someone can clarify what it is, since I noticed a lot of people didn’t know. I skipped the dill weed since I’m not a big dill fan. I also added in a little soy sauce in place of the Worcestershire. I don’t know if it’s fair for me to be rating this recipe, since I made so many alterations. I’m sure it comes out better if you have all the necessary ingredients on hand (the chilli sauce in particular). Mine did not fall apart in the pan. Instead of eating ours on buns, we ate ours w/ some plain yogurt (sour cream works too). With the yogurt I’d up them 4 stars. Maybe I’ll try them again w/ the chilli sauce (once I figure out what exactly that is). Thanks!

    • 20 years ago

    Horrible! I followed the recipe exactly buying everything I did’nt have in advance. The taste was bad and the consistency is terrible. I do like crab cakes but not this! I would not recommend this to anyone!

    • 20 years ago

    Good recipe! My kids and I enjoyed it. It is tricky to know whether the egg is cooked through, but I wasn’t too worried. I like the assortment of tastes together. I didn’t have seasoned breadcrumbs as it was one of those nights where the pantry is fairly empty and you are looking for some magic to make with a can of tuna. I used cornflakes crushed instead.

    • 20 years ago

    These tuna burgers are a great way to turn budget meat into gourmet cooking! When I cooked these for my family, not a single one was left.

    • 19 years ago

    I used 2 cans of tuna and double the bread crumbs, put the vegies through the food processor so that they were finely chopped, they were easy to handle and cooked nicely on the cast iron griddle, I didn’t have chili sauce either so used ketchup and 1/2 tsp. chili powder

    • 19 years ago

    THESE WERE VERY TASTY, BUT WE DID NOT PUT THEM ON BUNS…I WAS A LITTLE WORRIED BECAUSE I USED LOW FAT MAYO BUT THEY TURNED OUT FINE.

    • 19 years ago

    I followed the recipe almost exactly – except that I didn’t have italian bread crumbs – just plain, so added my own seasonings to it (oregano, basil ect..). I cooked on top of the stove as directed then put in the oven at 375 for 10 minutes as suggested in another review – while the patties came out a bit mushy – I think next time I will make more of an effort to dry the onions,peppers and celery more as I chopped them in a mini cuisinart. I thought the seasonings were right on – I used Heinz chili sauce (found near the ketchup) and Tobasco for the pepper sauce. But we like things with a little kick. Thanks for the recipe.

    • 19 years ago

    This recipe was just okay…
    I don’t think I’d ever make it again though.

    • 19 years ago

    I improvised a great deal with the recipe (due to lack of ingredients) and yet it still came out quite well. I used 1 can of tuna & 1 egg, mixed with 1/2 cup of crushed potato chips, liberal amount of dried onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, a tablespoon or so of chili garlic sauce, and a couple tablespoons of whipped cream cheese (to replace the mayonaise). I formed 4 small patties and cooked them on the george foreman grill sprayed with cooking spray. Served them with a bit of cocktail sauce (though ketchup would’ve been better). Quick and good recipe.

    • 19 years ago

    We liked these quite a bit. I served these more like crab cakes, with french fries and tartar sauce. I’m allergic to shellfish, so I don’t know what a crab cake tastes like, but I liked this and my husband said it was a good substitute. The next time I served them as burgers and they were good that way too. The only reason they got a 4 instead of a 5 is that they’re pretty time intensive and I don’t make them very often because of it.

    • 19 years ago

    Very yummy! i used half crushed dill pickle potato chips and half bread crumbs. I also ommitted the worcestershire sauce as i didn’t have any, and used a dash of chili powder instead of sauce. Just fried them up and ate with ketchup! yummy!

    • 19 years ago

    These are absolutely delicious! I served them with thousand island sauce and they were great. Definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing.

    Update: I wanted to make these again this week but didn’t have all the ingredients. Omitted the bell pepper, celery and dill which I didn’t have, and added 1 teaspoon cajun spice. This time I served them with mango chutney mayo (mango chutney, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry, salt), and it turned out just as wonderful!

    • 19 years ago

    I will not be making this burger again. The consistency was mushy (even when cooked) and the flavors overpowered the tuna. I realize this is a highly rated recipe…but readers with a more discriminating palate may want to think twice before making this dish.

    • 18 years ago

    In searching for healthier meal ideas I ran across this recipe. I made the mistake of doubling it and between a family of 4 only 1/2 a “burger” was consumed. The rest went to the dog. I’ve made some OUTRAGEOUS dishes trying to expand our horizons and some have been downright awful. However, these are the worst by far! Our non-picky family found these to be completely inedible. Try at your own risk!

    • 18 years ago

    I was looking for something different to do with tuna and came across this recipe. I made them with what I had on hand, so there were several changes – regular breadcrumbs (heaping 1/2 c., as suggested by others), dehydrated minced onion, no celery, ketchup instead of chili sauce, and no dill weed. Even with all these substitutions, they were fantastic! I put Miracle Whip on mine and my boyfriend used hot sauce. I think tartar sauce would also be good.

    • 18 years ago

    My family is very picky, but they LOVE these burgers. My kids are 5, 3, and 1.5, and they all devour them. I make them as the recipe is written, but leaving out a few of the veggies, and they are always a big hit.

    • 18 years ago

    Made a few changes. I doubled on the tuna and bread crumbs and omitted the chili sauce and wor. sauce. These were absolutly delicious. I served them on a wheat kaiser with a slice of provolone cheese melted on top,Sweer hot peppers with lettuce on the bun, and a side with steamed asparagus. Def a keeper!

    • 18 years ago

    You have to REALLY like tuna to enjoy these.

    • 18 years ago

    My boyfriend and I loved these tuna burgers! I left out the chili sauce because I didn’t have it on hand, and they still came out great! Also, I added the juice of half a lemon. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

    • 18 years ago

    These burgers were a big hit in my house! I didn’t have any bread crumbs so I used porridge oats instead and this really helped to stop the burgers from falling apart when frying them. Another tip I found useful was to coat the burgers in flour before frying them which also helped keep them together. Delicious served in a bun with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.

    • 18 years ago

    I think I prefer tuna burgers made with minced tuna steaks, but these were a good standby. I did them in the Foreman grill, and they stayed together really well. The flavor was a little bit bland, but we had them with sliced avocado, and wasabi mayo, so it didn’t matter too much. Thanks!

    • 18 years ago

    LOVE this recipe! It was pretty spicy, but I love spicy food so I loved it (I also added more than 1 dash of Tabasco!). Great without a bun, with a side of carrot sticks, celery sticks, and red pepper slices. Will definitely make again.

    • 18 years ago

    YUM. Not sure what people did wrong with this recipe. My kids LOVED these. I am always on the lookout for kid-friendly fish recipes. I did make the following changes:
    Subbed ketchup for the chili sauce and ommitted the hot sauce. Added juice of 1/2 a lime. Ran out of bread crumbs so I crushed up ritz crackers for 1/2 of the cup I needed (since I doubled recipe). THIS is what I think made them extra yummy. I dropped them by the soup spoonful (a la chocolate chip cookie) into a skillet with a little olive oil and browned them on both sides. I doubled the recipe and my three kids (6,5 and 2.5) ate them ALL for lunch. I think the recipe would be awesome with a spicy dip as appetizers. I will definitely be making these weekly. Thanks!!

    • 18 years ago

    My 17-year old son loves these burgers~

    • 17 years ago

    Honestly, when I made these I wasn’t sure what to expect, but they were surprisingly good! Since I was in need of a trip to the grocery store, I didn’t have lettuce or tomato on hand, which I definitely think it needed. Will make again for sure!

    • 17 years ago

    We love this recipe! The flavor is great. I am still struggling with getting them the consistency that I like. The center always stays a little mushy. I tried adding some oatmeal with helped a little. Seriously, if you can get over the consistency, you are in for a treat!

    • 17 years ago

    This is a terrific idea for tuna. I changed the recipe a bit.

    I made breadcrumbs – 2 pieces of bread in the processor (comes to about 1 cup breadcrumbs). Added oregano, basil, dill weed and pepper. Mixed in 1 6oz can tuna, 1/4 C mayo and 1 egg. I put the patties in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes. This really helped to keep the patties together when cooking.

    I served these on a hamburger bun with lettuce and 1000 island dressing. YUM!

    • 17 years ago

    My husband always says no to tuna sandwich, but today I managed to convince him to try this and he said it’s good! I didn’t form the tuna into a burger, so I used all the ingredients except bread crumbs. It is tasty!

    • 17 years ago

    Wow!! Mixed with what I had on hand- tuna, breadcrumbs, mayo, egg, ginger soy sauce, onion and Worc. sauce and froze for 10 min then fried them up. They were delicious and a keeper!!!

    • 17 years ago

    This wasn’t bad. If I could have, I would have given this a solid 3.5 stars. I didn’t have a problem with the burgers being mushy inside (I did take earlier advice and made the patties on the thinnish side). The taste wasn’t bad but I don’t think it makes the regular rotation. I’ll keep the recipe but will only use it on occasion when I’m in the mood for tuna but not a tuna salad or casserole. Can’t rave about it but can’t complain.

    • 17 years ago

    First, just to “bump up” the issue about the chili sauce back near the top… there is a specific thing just called chili sauce (Heinz being one producer), in with the condiments, near ketchup, etc. It’s sort of a tangy ketchup, but NOT hot. A mixture of ketchup & cocktail sauce might work?? Changes made: only had plain breadcrumbs so added some It. seasoning, used dehydrated onion & mashed them because I knew I wouldn’t like onion pieces in it, & left out celery & bell pepper (again texture hangup). So they were close, dill weed, chili sauce and all — just left out a bit of crunch. (Oh, and I didn’t have lettuce but no biggie.) They weren’t *that* tasty, but they were OK. Maybe a good thing when I just want something a bit different. They weren’t very filling — I’d want two. I did smash them down quite a bit, and then cooked them on one side without turning until they were almost crispy done and they turned easily. From there it was quite easy to burn the second side so I had to watch that.
    Edit: No, Holly doesn’t need to clarify anything — it’s called chili sauce. Period. It’s existed for years.

    • 17 years ago

    Very good. Works well with Salmon as well.

    • 17 years ago

    This recipe is fantastic. I make it every now and then for Friday night seafood. Not a single complaint. I do omit the chili sauce and celery. Great stand by for what you have in the cabinets.

    • 17 years ago

    Pretty good, actually. It definitely helps by draining the tuna well and even squeezing out any excess water. I added some Old Bay and cayenne pepper to mine, and I felt that the spiciness was a fantastic compliment to these. This is another great way to use up those tuna cans in the cupboard.

    • 17 years ago

    LOVE this recipe!! We fry the patties then put them on slices of bread with cheese on top and put them under the broiler until the cheese melts. Serve them open face.

    • 17 years ago

    This is a great recipe over salad or on a hamburger bun. I always add a little dijon mustard on top.

    • 17 years ago

    Far too dry for my taste.

    • 17 years ago

    These were tasty although I did make a few changes. I used ketchup instead of chili sauce and I used crushed saltines instead of bread crumbs. I also dropped the mixture onto a greased baking sheet by big spoonfuls and flattened with a spoon. My boys ate them with melted cheese on top and ketchup and my husband enjoyed his with mayo and pickles! The whole family thought they were good and a change from plain old tuna sandwiches.

    • 17 years ago

    We opted to saut? all vegetables (including the addition of a minced garlic clove)before adding to tuna mixture. The recipe only needed 3T. mayo. We substituted cocktail sauce for chili sauce & as others suggested, added ? tsp Old Bay. These were really quite good. Addition: Do as the submitter suggests. Stick burgers in refrigerator for ? hr. They?re much easier to handle.

    • 17 years ago

    Very good and so easy to make. I took the advice of some others, and added cocktail sauce and some Old bay, and they were delicious. Enjoyed by everyone! Thanks

    • 17 years ago

    these were pretty good! tasted kinda like crab cakes. very filling too.

    • 17 years ago

    These tasted pretty good, it’s a different way to do tuna.

    • 17 years ago

    Overall pretty tasty for the whole family. I did freeze them for quite a bit but they still were falling apart.

    • 16 years ago

    I was ify about this recipe but my nusband LOVES tuna and i was looking for something new to do with it. This recipe is awesome! I was pleasantly surprised. The only modification i made was to add a few shakes of old bay seasoning.

    • 16 years ago

    Very tasty! I haven’t had fish/seafood in several months and decided to have a go at making a tuna burger. This fit the bill nicely. I had no issues with the mixture being too dry or crumbly. I refrigerated it for approximately 25 minutes. I added more than just a dash of worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Omitted the dill as it’s not a favorite. I topped with a mix of light sour cream, catsup and mustard. Recipe is very adaptable to one’s own liking – I used a tip from another reviewer and cooked these on my George Foreman grill. Very quick, very easy, minimal clean-up. Thanks for posting this recipe!

    • 16 years ago

    Pretty simple to make but I found it to be pretty plain. To spice it up a bit I whipped up some of the wasabi mayo recipe I found on here, very good together.

    • 16 years ago

    This is a GREAT recipe. We boat alot and Tuna (plus other fish) is so easy to carry along – this is a keeper for ease and taste. Even the kids enjoyed these. I followed other reviews and added 3/4 c bread crumbs, PLUS instead of the minced onions – i used 1/3 cup of Frendch’s french fried onions. Will definitely make again and again (next step I’ll try premaking them and freezing so I can just pop into a pan and fry.)

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