Chili burgers

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon canola oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1 cup cooked black beans

• 12 ounces 90% lean ground beef

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 4 whole-wheat Kaiser rolls, split and toasted

• Tomatosalsa, for garnish

• Shredded lettuce, for garnish

Directions

• Heat the oil in a small skillet and cook the onion until lightly golden, about three minutes.

• Stir in the garlic, jalapeño pepper, and cumin and cook for about two minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to bowl. Add the beans and mash with a potato masher. Add the beef, tomato paste, cilantro, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until even.

• Shape the mixture into thick patties and grill until cooked, about five minutes for each side.

• Place on toasted rolls and use salsa and lettuce as garnish.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 377 cal

• Total fat: 8g

• Saturated fat: 3g

• Monounsaturated fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 53mg

• Sodium: 705mg

• Potassium: 486mg

• Carbohydrate: 50g

• Fiber: 7g

• Protein: 30g