These patties take some work (make a large batch), but then make meals so incredibly easy and delicious the work is worth it. Crunchy, meaty inside, and full of flavor. Better than most I get in restaurants. You can't go wrong with these!
Prep Time45 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Freeze overnight10 hourshrs
Total Time1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keyword: beets, black beans, burgers, garlic, rice
1Tbspchipotle peppersPureed, or 1 tsp crushed red pepper
1tspTajin seasoningor sea salt
1tspcayenne
Instructions
Make the patties
Combine all ingredients, and then blend in a food processor until ingredients hold well together. Put into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Divide into 12-16 portions (depending on the desired size of patty), and then form into patties using a hamburger press, or a burger ring. (Example) Pack well and press firmly so the burger ingredients do not crumble.
Freeze the patties. This helps set them, and will also help the patty keep its form (no crumbling) in your burger! Burgers are best cooked from frozen.
Cook the patties
Preheat oven to 375F. Cover a pan or sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and then bake patty for another 15 minutes. Burgers should be slightly crunchy on the exterior (cooking times may vary). You may also adjust the time to cook in your air fryer, and you will not need to flip the burger.
Notes
See article for notes. These burgers also seem to hold up on a BBQ grill (I have not made them myself this way, as I do not have a BBQ, but others have cooked them on a grill and have had them hold up well).