Burger Bean Trio Recipes

ANY BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse the beans until coarsely chopped, then transfer to a large mixing bowl. Pulse the walnuts in the food processor until finely chopped, then transfer to the mixing bowl with the beans. Add the breadcrumbs, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, egg and 2 tablespoons of the BBQ sauce and mix well. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts. Shape into burger patties and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Brush the top of each burger with the remaining 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce. Cook the burgers BBQ sauce-side down for 3 minutes. Flip and top each with a slice of cheese if using. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted and the burgers are heated through, about 3 minutes. Place the burgers on the buns and top with desired toppings.

BEAN BURGERS BASE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425ºF.
• Place beans in a large mixing bowl and mash until almost smooth or leave slightly chunky.
• Add bread crumbs, herbs, extra virgin olive oil, onion, egg, salt, pepper, and any optional mix-ins. Mix until combined.
• Brush a baking sheet with oil or use pan spray. Create 6 patties with your hands or using the help of a portion scoop and place on the pan, spaced at least 1" apart.
• Cook 8-10 minutes or until cooked through and slightly brown on the edges. Serve on toasted buns with desired toppings. Enjoy!

BEAN TRIO

Steps:

• For the best basic beans: Cover the beans with cold water to cover by 1 inch, and soak at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
• Rinse the beans and place them in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Top with the garlic, bacon, bay leaves, onion, salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch, then mix and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then cover the pot halfway (meaning, don't place the lid tightly on the pot) and cook until the liquid is thick and the beans are tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. (Continue to simmer if it needs more time.)
• Serve topped with grated Cheddar and diced red onion.
• For the Tex-Mex beans: Follow the basic beans recipe above, adding the jalapenos, chili powder and hot sauce with the bacon and other ingredients. Simmer the beans according to the directions above. Serve topped with a dollop each of guacamole, salsa and sour cream.
• For the Cajun beans: Follow the basic beans recipe above, adding the andouille sausage, paprika, chile flakes and thyme with the bacon and other ingredients. Simmer the beans according to the directions above. Serve topped with sliced green onions.

THREE BEAN BURGER BAKE

Steps:

• Cook onion and hamburger on high in a large frying pan until pinkness disappears.
• Stir in flour, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Cook until thickened.
• Stir in the baked bean, the green beans, garbanzo beans, mustard and catsup.
• Turn into a 2-quart casserole.
• Add bacon to frying pan and cook until crisp. Drain well and crumble over meat and beans in casserole.
• Bake at375° for 35-40 minute or until casserole bubbles and is heated through.
• Add a salad and crisp bread to round out the meal.

HAMBURGER BEANS

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, cook hamburger until no longer pink, 10-15 minutes.
• Break into small pieces with a spatula and drain off grease.
• While ground beef is cooking, chop onions and peel garlic cloves & crush.
• Melt butter in bottom of a large cooking pot on medium heat; saute the onions 5 minutes.
• Add garlic to the onions and continue to saute until onions are translucent, another 2-3 minutes.
• Add beans, ground beef and brown sugar to pot and stir well.
• Heat on medium-low heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.