Beef and Bean Sweet Potato Burger
Some days, you just need a burger. If today is one of those days, I'm here for you.
This burger was inspired by my favorite veggie burger in Kansas City found at Beer Kitchen – the amazing restaurant that inspired this Whiskey BBQ Ketchup.
Their "black bean burger" had a modest description but the flavor and texture are anything but. It's tender without being mushy, not too sweet, not too salty, hearty, and seriously satisfying.
On days that nothing sounded filling enough, this veggie burger was the only thing that did the trick.
How to Make This Black Bean Burger
This recipe not only fills a veggie burger-shaped hole in my heart since moving out of arm's reach of Beer Kitchen, it's also simple, requiring just 10 ingredients and easy-to-master methods. Such as,
- Bake sweet potato
- Mash
- Add rice, black beans, onions + spices
- Mix
- Mold
- Bake
It's so easy. Are you sensing a pattern here? Simple, delicious, and vegan + gluten-free? It's practically sorcery.
How to Freeze Black Bean Burgers
These burgers are excellent for quick plant-based lunches and dinners. I like making a batch (or double batch!) for freezing.
My preferred method for freezing is to par-bake the burgers for ~20 minutes (instead of the full 30-45 minutes), then cool and store in a freezer bag or sealed container with parchment paper between them.
To reheat, simply bake from frozen for 20-30 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
What Do These Black Bean Burgers Taste Like?
These burgers are the business. They're:
Tender on the inside
Firm on the outside
Hearty
Naturally sweet
Savory
Subtly spiced + smoky
Simple
& Seriously satisfying
What to Serve with Black Bean Burgers
- Crispy Baked Garlic Matchstick Fries
- Cheesy Chili Baked Potato Fries (Oil-Free)
- Grilled Corn Salad with Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing (30 Minutes!)
- Easy Vegan Coleslaw
May I make a recommendation? Make these burgers and stack two patties on top of each other and make one ginormo burger (as pictured). Then we can be veggie burger bosses together.
If you do, you must take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see. While you're at it, throw on a #burgerboss or #minimalistbakerburger just for funs. Cheers, friends!
Servings 12 (burgers)
- 2 cups mashed sweet potato (~2 large sweet potatoes // organic when possible)
- Olive oil (for cooking sweet potato)
- 1 – 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice* (or sub cooked quinoa* with varied results)
- 1 cup cooked salted black beans (rinsed and well drained // if unsalted, add more salt to the burgers)
- 1/2 cup finely diced green onion
- 1/2 cup walnut or pecan meal (or very finely chopped)
- 2 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp chipotle powder (optional)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar (optional // for added sweetness)
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and cut sweet potatoes in half. Rub with olive oil and place face down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake sweet potatoes until soft and tender to the touch – about 30 minutes – set aside. Reduce oven heat to 375 degrees F (190 C).
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While potatoes are baking, cook rice or quinoa (see notes for instructions).
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Add black beans to a mixing bowl and mash half of them for texture. Then add sweet potato and lightly mash, then 1 cup rice (amount as original recipe is written // if altering batch size, start with lesser end of range), green onion, nut meal and spices. Mix to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more rice or nut meal if the mixture feels too wet. It should be very moist but moldable.
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Lightly grease a baking sheet and line a 1/4 cup measuring cup with plastic wrap.
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Fill the lined measuring cup with sweet potato mixture. Scrape down to pack, then lift out and transfer to the baking sheet and gently press down to mash. The thinner you press them, the faster they'll cook, but no need to go too far. Just a gentle press will do.
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Bake burgers for a total 30-45 minutes, carefully flipping 20 minutes in to ensure even cooking. The longer you bake them the firmer and drier they will get – up to preference. I went for around the 35 minute mark.
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Serve on slider buns (double stack for more bulk) or atop a salad with sliced avocado, red onion, greens, and ketchup or salsa.
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Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to a few days. Freeze for longer term storage.
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Freezing instructions: par-bake for ~20 minutes (instead of 30-45 minutes), let cool, and then carefully layer between pieces of parchment paper and enclose in a freezer bag or container with a secure lid. Reheat them from frozen at 375 degrees F (190 C) for about 20-30 minutes or until desired firmness.
*To cook rice: bring 2 cups water to a boil. Then add 1 cup very well-rinsed rice, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes or until fluffy and tender. You will have leftovers.
*For quinoa: rinse 1 cup quinoa and add to a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté in a bit of olive oil for 1-2 minutes, then add 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and continue cooking for about 15 minutes or until tender and fluffy and the water is absorbed.
*For veggie burgers that hold up well on the grill, try our Easy Grillable Veggie Burgers or Smoky BBQ Black Bean Burgers.
*Inspired by the Black Bean Burger at Beer Kitchen
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with lesser amount of rice, with walnut meal, and without optional ingredients.
Serving: 1 burgers Calories: 113 Carbohydrates: 17.9 g Protein: 3.3 g Fat: 3.6 g Saturated Fat: 0.4 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.49 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.58 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 121 mg Potassium: 306 mg Fiber: 3.6 g Sugar: 3.1 g Vitamin A: 8350 IU Vitamin C: 12.4 mg Calcium: 40 mg Iron: 1.1 mg
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