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Crispy cheeseburger with melted cheese in a soft bun.

Tex-Mex Beef and Bean Burgers

Diana Rattray
Tex-Mex burgers feature extra flavor and texture with beans and spicy seasonings. Pepper jack cheese is the perfect finishing touch.
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Servings 8 servings
Calories 390
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Course Burgers, Ground Beef, Sandwiches
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 pounds ground beef, I like 85% or 90% for these burgers
  • 1 4- 4-ounce can green chile peppers, mild, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces cheese, (8 slices) pepper jack, cheddar, or American

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients. Turn the rinsed beans into a large bowl. Add the ground beef to the beans along with the chile peppers, salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and pepper. Blend thoroughly.
  • Shape the burgers. Form the meat mixture into patties. With your thumb make a depression in the center of each burger. This will help keep them from puffing in the center.
  • Fry the burgers. Add a small amount of oil to a skillet and heat over high heat. Add the burgers and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Add a slice of cheese to each burger and continue cooking just until the cheese has melted.

Grill or Grill Pan

  • Grill over high heat for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
  • Add a slice of cheese to each burger and continue cooking just until the cheese has melted.

Air Fryer

  • Arrange 4 patties in the air fryer in a single layer and cook at 400°F for approximately 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Turn the air fryer off and place a slice of cheese on the burger. Close the air fryer and let the burgers stand for a few minutes until the cheese has melted.

Notes

The USDA recommended minimum safe temperature for ground beef is 160°F. If ground poultry is in the mixture, cook the burgers to 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 26gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 528mgPotassium: 327mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 219IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword beef and beans, black beans, burgers, pinto beans, spicy burgers, tex-mex food
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