Flavor-Packed Black Bean Burgers (Easy & Oven-Baked!)

 

What You'll Need

 

• 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup mixed red and green bell peppers
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons beef tallow
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon Pam's Prep All Purpose Seasoning
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Burger buns

 

How to Make It

 

1. Dry the Beans:

• Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
• Spread rinsed beans on a paper towel-lined tray, pat dry with a second towel.
• Remove top towel and bake beans for 10 minutes until slightly dried. Let cool.

 

2. Sauté the Veggies:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Sauté garlic, onion, and bell peppers until softened and lightly browned.
• Drain and pat off excess moisture.

 

3. Blend the Mixture:

• In a food processor, combine sautéed veggies, cumin, Pam’s Prep seasoning, Worcestershire, BBQ sauce, eggs, and beef tallow.
• Pulse until just combined.
• Add 3/4 of the black beans and breadcrumbs. Pulse again briefly.
• Add the remaining beans and pulse once more. Do not overprocess.

 

4. Form & Bake the Patties:

• Form patties using about 1/2 cup of mixture per patty.
• Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Increase oven temp to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 10 minutes.
• Flip burgers and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
• Optional: Top with cheese in the last 2 minutes of baking.

 

5. Toast the Buns:

• Toast buns in a skillet with butter and remaining olive oil until golden.

 

Final Touch

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