Bean and Beef Burgers

Bean and beef Burgers

Ingredients

1 cup of canned bean mix, rinsed and drained

400g ( 0.88 pound) of minced beef

1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion

1/2 teaspoon cumin

Pinch of salt and pepper

Method

1. Put drained beans into a large bowl and mash beans with a potato masher. or fork

2. Add beef, onion, cumin, salt and pepper; mix to combine. 

3. Shape into 4 burgers and grill, broil or pan-fry until cooked through.

Place burgers on wholemeal buns or seeded toast. Serve with beetroot, grated carrot and greens.

Recipe Stars

The protein and fibre in canned beans slow digestion, which can help regulate the body's blood sugar response.

Beef is an excellent source of iron, specifically heme iron, which the body absorbs more efficiently than the non-heme iron found in plant-based foods. (iron cured my migraines)

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