Half and Half Burgers

Lean ground beef can be pretty expensive. These burgers, using both beef and black beans, give you all the flavor you love from beef burgers, great fiber from the beans and a reduced total cost. Even better, you can make the patties ahead of time, freeze them and then defrost and use as you go. Quick, simple, tasty and affordable, you can lose with this recipe.

Half veggie burger

Makes 8 servings

·         1 lb. lean ground beef (90/10)

·         3 cups black beans or lentils, cooked

·         1 finely diced bell pepper

·         1 whole egg

·         1 tsp salt

·         ½ tsp pepper

·         8 thin multi-grain buns

 

1.      Roughly mash the legumes with the back of a large spoon.

2.      Mix the lentils, bell pepper, egg and beef with your hands or in a mixer until thoroughly combined.

3.      Turn the grill onto medium heat. Grill patties for about 5 minutes on each side, or until the minimal internal temperature reaches 135 °.

4.      Serve on skinny buns with a side of grilled vegetables (zucchini, peppers, etc.).

 

Nutrition information per serving: 1 patty with skinny bun
Calories	Fat	Sat Fat	Sodium	Carbs	Fiber	Sugar	Protein
287	8	3	625	36	11	1	22

 

Cost of recipe (not including sales)
	Per serving	Entire Recipe
Serving	$0.94	$7.54
Salad w dressing	$0.52	$4.16
Total	$1.46	$11.70

Recipe from Good and Cheap and can be viewed here.