Black Bean Smashburger
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
5
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Black Bean Smashburger
Description
The Black Bean Smashburger recipe begins by coarsely mashing drained black beans to maintain some whole pieces for texture. The beans are combined with a beaten egg, seasoned bread crumbs, grated cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a moist mixture that can be shaped into patties.
The mixture is divided into four portions, formed into balls, and cooked in a hot cast iron skillet with oil. Each ball is pressed down flat to form a thin patty, encouraging a crispy crust on the outside while cooking through evenly. The burger is cooked on both sides until golden brown and crisp.
Each patty is topped with a slice of cheddar cheese which melts over the bean patty. The burger is served on brioche or potato buns with tomato slices and house sauce, balancing the savory patty with soft buns and fresh tomato.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce ) black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 egg lightly beaten, large
- ⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ cup cheddar cheese freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 lices cheddar cheese
- 4 Brioche buns or potato buns
- 4 lices tomato
- sauce for serving, house
Instructions
- Place the black beans in a bowl and use a fork to coarsely smash them. I like to leave a mix of whole beans and smashed ones.
- Add in the egg, bread crumbs, cheese, paprika, garlic powder and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Mix together until combined.
- Use your hands to bring the mixture together. It should be moist and mashed enough to bring together and form a patty. If not, use the fork to mash more of the beans.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions. Form them into balls.
- Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the black bean ball and press it into the skillet. Use the back of a jar or glass (I spray mine with nonstick spray) and press the patty down into the skillet, smashing it into the thinnest patty possible. Use the glass around the edges to smash the pieces together if they come apart. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until golden. Gently flip the burger over.
- Cook on the other side until it’s brown and golden and crisp. Add a slice of cheddar on each burger and let it melt.
- Place on the bun and top with lettuce, tomato and house sauce!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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