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EMU BURGERS

You can use ground emu the same way you use very lean ground beef. Emu meat is available either vacuum packed or fresh.  It may be mail-ordered from individual producers or can be found at retail in specialty food stores, health food stores and retail establishments around the country.   According to AEA, emu is deep red colored meat with no marbling.  Because it is very lean, there will be little to no shrinkage during cooking.  A moist heat and shorter cooking time is recommended. 
     For additional information about emu meat and where it can be found, contact the American Emu Association at 541-332-0675 or check out their web site at www.aea-emu.org

EMU BURGERS

Serves 6.

1½ lb. ground emu
½ c. non-fat dried milk
2 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. liquid smoke, optional

Combine all ingredients with the ground emu and mix well.
Shape into patties and grill.
 

EMU CHEESEBURGERS

Serves 8.

2 lb. ground emu
2 c. Cheddar cheese, finely grated
1 package Ranch Dressing Mix
 

Place the meat into a bowl and pour the Ranch Dressing Mix on top.
Use two forks to cut the dressing mix into the meat.

Add the cheese and blend with the forks. Do not over mix.

Use ½ cup of mix per patty.
Form 8 patties.

Grill over medium heat until the juice runs clear.
Serve with your favorite garnishments. 
 

Recipes from the AEA Cookbook "Emu, Life Just Got Healthier"
Recipe courtesy of the American Emu Association