Tex-Mex Pinto Bean Burgers

A hearty, spicy pinto bean burger with fresh tomatoes, jalapenos, corn, red onion and smoky spices piled high on a bun with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon and avocado. A Tex-mex explosion of flavors to make your taste buds dance.

If you never had a bean burger then you’re deprived. Seriously. What are you waiting for? They’re surprisingly good. You all know how much I love a beef burger, right? It’s entirely possible I may love bean burgers even more. They have a slight edge to them being there’s more varieties of beans then there is beef giving me more variations to love. Makes perfect sense.

Thank goodness I don’t have to decide. There’s room enough for every kind of burger in my life.

And yours.

Meatless included.

Make them. Wonder where bean burgers have been all your life. Then thank me.

You’re welcome.

Tex-Mex Pinto Bean Burgers

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 4 burgers

Tex-Mex Pinto Bean Burgers

A spicy pinto bean burger piled high on a bun with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon and avocado.

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup corn
1/3 cup fresh tomato, diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced
1 heaping tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt and a few cracks black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chile powder
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano, crushed between fingers
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
For serving:
sharp cheddar cheese slices
buns
avocado
crispy bacon

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl mash the beans with a potato masher leaving some chunks. Add the rest of the ingredients and using a fork combine well. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and grease lightly. Form mixture into 4 medium-sized patties or 3 larger patties. Cook 5-6 minutes on each side. Don't overcook or patties can dry out.
  3. Melt cheese over top and serve on buns with avocado, crispy bacon and the condiments of your choice.

Notes

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Comments

  1. Yum, I recently made some black bean burgers and they were a real hit. I think everyone will like these too. Maybe I’ll make this version for the 4th of July and give them an alternative to ordinary hamburgers.
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  2. Suzanne says:

    Yum, I used to be a vegetarian years ago and I love veggie burgers these look wonderful. My mom is still trying to do vegetarian and I’m visiting with her for a month so I’m going to have to try these out on her. Your blog looks so nice Reeni, I’m sorry I haven’t been over to comment in a while. Thanks for stopping by my site. xoxox

  3. Veggie burgers have never looked so super delish my friend :D
    Love it!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru
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  4. Mari says:

    I no longer want to be deprived, lol, I have to try this burger. I looks awesome, Reeni. Thanks for the recipe.

  5. healthy delicious and I just love veggie anything! This is awesome!
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