Beef And Bean Burger Base Recipes

BEEF AND BLACK BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Cut two hamburger buns into 1/4-inch cubes. Combine cubed buns, beans and tomato paste in large bowl; using a potato masher; mash to slightly chunky consistency. Add ground beef, onion, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, cumin, salt and pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into eight 3/4-inch thick patties.
• Place patties on rack of broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil 12 to 14 minutes until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning once.
• Place burgers on bottoms of buns. Top burgers evenly with avocado slices. Top with dressing, sour cream, yogurt or salsa, if desired. Close sandwiches.

BEEF AND BLACK BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Place drained beans in a large bowl and mash beans with a potato masher. Add beef, onion, chili powder, cumin oregano, salt and pepper; mix to combine.
• Shape into 4 burgers and grill, broil or pan-fry until cooked through.
• Place burgers on buns and serve.

BEEF, BEAN AND VEGGIE BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, broccoli and jalapeño. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, garlic powder and cumin. Cook to bloom the spices, about a minute. Transfer to a large mixing bowl; reserve the skillet.
• Combine the vegetables with the beef, oats, beans, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and egg. Lightly mix and form evenly into 6 patties.
• In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook the burgers until browned and crusty on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
• Transfer the burgers to the buns, top with sliced avocado and tomato and drizzle with ranch dressing.

GRILLED BARBECUED BEEF AND BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix beef, beans, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, the pepper and egg. Shape into 5 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Place patties on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Turn; cook covered 5 to 6 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F.
• Place lettuce and patties on bottom halves of buns. Spread each patty with 1 teaspoon barbecue sauce. Top with tomato and onion. Cover with bun tops.

BEANBURGER

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the refried beans and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes; set aside.
• Mix the beef with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Form the beef into 4 balls, then press each into a 1/4-inch-thick patty. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the burgers and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook 2 more minutes for medium to medium well.
• Remove the burgers from the heat and top with the cheese spread. Spread the warm refried beans on the bottoms of the buns and top with the corn chips. Serve the burgers on the buns and top with onion and pickled jalapenos.