Refried Pinto Bean Burgers
If you're looking for new ways to create affordable meals today, I'd like to share my delightful refried bean burger recipe with you.
Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) can of refried beans
2 teaspoons of canola oil
1 onion, finely diced
1 bell pepper, finely diced
1 cup of breadcrumbs
1/2 cup of self-rising flour
1 1/2 teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon of chili powder
1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika
Instructions:
Over medium heat, add 2 teaspoons of canola oil to a large skillet. Allow the oil to get hot. Then add 1 onion, finely diced, and 1 bell pepper, finely diced. Sauté the vegetables until they're nice and tender.
In a bowl, add 1 (16-ounce) can of refried beans, then add 1 cup of breadcrumbs. Stir until the breadcrumbs and beans are combined. Now, add the sautéed vegetables to the bean mixture. Mix them together well.
Add 1/2 cup of self-rising flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning salt, 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika. Combine well.
Next, use your hands to form the bean patties, just like you'd do if you were using ground beef hamburger patties. If your bean mixture is too wet, sprinkle a little more flour on it.
To cook, place the patties in the same skillet that you used to sauté the vegetables. Add more oil if it's needed. Allow the skillet to get hot once again over medium heat.
Place the patties in the skillet and cook until they're browned on the bottom sides, then flip them over using a spatula to brown the other side. Add more oil if needed.
Once your bean burgers are browned, serve them on a bun with all the fixings, just like you would a regular hamburger. Enjoy!