Description
Black Bean Smash Burgers are not your basic bean burger. They’re charred and crispy on the outside, tender but not mushy on the inside with bold, smoky flavor. They’re blanketed with a gooey pepper-jack cheese and served with a chipotle ketchup and all the toppings. So easy, incredibly satisfying, and so delicious. They’re sure to be your new best friend!
Ingredients
For the Black Bean Burgers:
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2c. whole wheat bread crumbs
3 tbsp. minced cilantro
3 Tbsp. minced red onion
2 tsp. sriracha
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp. canola oil
Pepperjack cheese
For the Chipotle Ketchup:
1/2 c. ketchup
1/2 tsp. chipotle powder
Serve with:
Hamburger buns
Lettuce
Tomato slices
Red Onion Slices
Dill pickles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, bread crumbs, cilantro, red onion, sriracha and lightly beaten egg. Mash with the back of a spoon, fork or potato masher. Mash until evenly combined, mostly smooth but still slightly chunky. Divide the bean mixture into 4 equal portions. Then shape into a thick patty.
- Warm canola oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the bean burgers one at a time smashing them down with the back of a spatula until they’re about 1/2 inch thick. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the patties, place a slice of cheese on each burger, cover the pan with a lid to melt the cheese and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until they’re browned and warmed through.
- To make the chipotle ketchup, combine the ketchup and chipotle powder in a small bowl.
- Serve the smash burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato slices, dill pickles and chipotle ketchup. Enjoy!
Keywords: bean burger, vegetarian, black beans, chipotle, pepperjack, freezer-friendly, dinner, meal-prep, smash burger, meatless monday