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Better Hamburger (Beef & Bean)

Course Entrees
Difficulty Easy
Pulse Type Beans
Nutrition 1/2 cup serving, 500 calories or less, 7g+ protein
Category How to Blend Pulses into Your Favorite Meals so They Last All Week
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 clove garlic diced
  • 1/4 cup onion diced
  • 1 can pinto beans drained
  • 1 eggs
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 buns
  • 1 large tomato sliced
  • lettuce

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic, onion, pinto beans, egg and breadcrumbs. Mix until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 4 patties. Season both sides of each patty with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add the burgers and cook for 5 minutes, flip and cook for 3 more minutes or until cooked through. Alternatively, burgers can be cooked on the grill.
  4. Place the open buns on 4 separate plates. Top the bottom bun with a burger, the add sliced tomato and lettuce. Add more toppings if desired before topping with the top bun.