Best Sandra Lees Black Bean Burgers Recipes

21 BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large, oven-proof skillet, over medium heat, saute celery in 1 tablespoon butter, about 4 minutes. Remove celery and let cool.
• In a medium bowl, stir to combine ground sirloin, bread crumbs, au jus mix, and sauteed celery. Form into 4 patties.
• Melt remaining butter in skillet. Carefully place patties in skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned on 1 side. Flip patties and place in preheated oven. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes for medium doneness.
• Serve hot on toasted buns with desired condiments.

SANDRA LEE'S BLACK BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat a grill between low to medium-low heat.
• In a food processor, pulse onion and garlic until finely chopped. Add 1 can of drained black beans, cilantro, parsley, egg, and red pepper flakes and pulse to combine.
• Transfer mixture to a large bowl, add the remaining can of drained black beans and the bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and mix until well combined.
• Divide mixture into 4 portions and form into patties. Place on hot oiled grill over low to medium-low heat and cook about 6 minutes on each side or until heated through.

BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, add the chopped bacon and cook over medium heat just until the fat begins to render, about 4 minutes. Add baked beans, ketchup, brown sugar, hot pepper sauce, and honey and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly to maintain a simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until flavors are combined.

(WEB EXCLUSIVE) ROUND 2 RECIPE: BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Pour half the of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a baking dish.
• Warm tortillas by wrapping in a damp paper towel and heating in microwave for 45 seconds or until soft and pliable.
• Place 2 tablespoons of black been burger mixture onto the bottom third of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla up and place seam side down into the baking dish. Repeat with remaining Black Bean Burger mixture and tortillas. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the filled tortillas. Top with the Cheddar and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is browned and bubbly.
• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-low heat.
• In a food processor, pulse onion and garlic until finely chopped. Add 1 can black beans, cilantro, parsley, egg, and red pepper flakes and pulse to combine.
• Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl, add the remaining can of black beans and the bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and mix until well combined.
• Reserve 1/3 of the black bean mixture for Black Bean Enchiladas. Divide remaining mixture into 4 portions and form into patties. Place on hot oiled grill over medium-low heat and cook about 6 minutes a side or until heated through. Toast hamburger buns on a grill. Place a burger on the bottom of each bun. Top with lettuce, tomato and ketchup. Cover the burgers with the top of the bun and serve.

PORTOBELLO BURGERS

Steps:

• Rub the mushroom caps with a damp cloth to clean. Remove stems and reserve for Round 2 recipe "Stuffed Zucchini".
• In a small bowl combine the grill seasoning, oil, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar. Brush over the mushrooms making sure to coat completely. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade for the aioli.
• Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill on medium heat. Put the mushrooms, gill side down, onto the grill and grill about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. After you flip the mushrooms top each with 2 tablespoons of Cheddar.
• While the mushrooms are grilling, make the aioli sauce by combining the remaining 2 tablespoons of the marinade with the mayonnaise in a small bowl. Spread each hamburger bun with aioli sauce. Remove mushrooms from the grill and serve on the toasted buns with lettuce and tomato slices.

BEST BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Stir thoroughly. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Place in a serving dish and serve hot.