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Grilled Barbecued Beef and Bean Burgers

Beef it Up

Beef is a good source of vitamin B-12. Our bodies need B-12 for energy and to maintain a healthy nervous system

Variation

Try using other kinds of beans, such as black, kidney or pinto, instead of the great northern beans.

2 reviews

2 ratings

With beefy bean burgers that are ready in less than 30 minutes, you can have your meat and fiber, too. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:10 min

Start to Finish:25 min

makes:5 servings

1/2	lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1	can (15 to 16 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1/4	cup finely crushed saltine crackers (about 7 squares)
2	tablespoons barbecue sauce
1/4	teaspoon pepper
1	egg
	Leaf lettuce, if desired
5	whole-grain hamburger buns, split
5	teaspoons barbecue sauce
	Sliced tomato and sliced onion, if desired

1.	Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix beef, beans, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, the pepper and egg. Shape into 5 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
2.	Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Place patties on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Turn; cook covered 5 to 6 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160ºF.
3.	Place lettuce and patties on bottom halves of buns. Spread each patty with 1 teaspoon barbecue sauce. Top with tomato and onion. Cover with bun tops.
Broiling Directions: Place patties on broiler pan. Broil with tops 4 to 5 inches from heat using times in recipe as a guide, turning once and spreading with barbecue sauce after turning.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 330 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 1/2g); Cholesterol 70mg; Sodium 410mg; Total Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 9g); Protein 23g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 15%; Iron 30% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

2 Reviews

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Tasty, but...

I'd give it 4 stars on taste, but the burgers didn't stay together very well when flipping them. We kept losing chunks down into the grill. It just seemed like more trouble than it was worth. It sounds like the indoor grill might be a better way to go.
Posted at 4:41 PM on June 24 2009 by MadCow423

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Great dinner!

We made these burgers tonight and thought they were yummy! We made them on an indoor grill, and they started to fall apart just a bit on the flip. Besides that, very good!
Posted at 11:42 AM on June 18 2009 by Allison00