Classic Black Bean Cheeseburger

Cuisine

American

Servings

4

Total time

30 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Difficulty

medium

Ingredients

• 1 Can canned black beans - 1 (15-ounce can), rinsed and drained, rinsed and drained
• 0.5 Cup panko breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup
• 1 Count large egg - 1 count
• 0.25 Cup yellow onion - 1/4 cup (finely diced), finely diced
• 1 Teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• 0.5 Teaspoon kosher salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• 1 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil - 1 tablespoon
• 4 Count cheddar cheese slices - 4 count (4 ounces), 4 ounces total
• 4 Count hamburger buns - 4 count
• 1 Count tomato - 1 medium (sliced), 1 medium tomato, sliced for burger topping
• 0.25 Cup mayonnaise - 1/4 cup
• 0.25 Cup ketchup - 1/4 cup

Instructions

1. Prep vegetables and beans

   1. *Rinse and drain the black beans*, finely dice the onion, and *slice the tomato* before starting the patties.

2. Mix the patty mixture

   2. In a mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until *mostly mashed with some texture*, then mix in the panko, egg, onion, garlic powder, and salt until *the mixture holds together*.

3. Shape patties

   3. Divide the mixture into 4 portions and *shape into patties* about 1/2 inch thick, pressing firmly so they are *compact and even*.

4. Cook first side

   4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until *shimmering*, then add the patties and cook for *4 to 5 minutes* on the first side.

5. Finish patties and melt cheese

   5. Flip the patties carefully and cook for *3 to 4 minutes* more, or until the patties are *fully set, hot throughout, and reach 160°F / 71°C in the center*. Top each with cheddar and cover briefly until the cheese is *melted and glossy*.

6. Toast and sauce buns

   6. Toast the hamburger buns in the skillet until *lightly golden*, then spread mayonnaise and ketchup on the buns.

7. Assemble and serve

   7. Assemble each burger with a cheesy black bean patty and tomato slices, then serve while the patties are *hot* and the buns are *freshly toasted*.