fajita black bean burgers with honey bourbon pineapple bbq sauce__________________________Fiesta in a brioche bun with tender sauteed bell peppers and melty pepper jack cheese over Tex-Mex spiced black bean burgers, drizzled with a ketchup-free barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 red onion, divided
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1-2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 bell peppers, any color
- 4 brioche hamburger buns
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- greens and tomatoes, to top
honey bourbon pineapple bbq sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce, from can
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2-3 tbsp bourbon (optional)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine black beans, 1/2 red onion, the egg, panko breadcrumbs, Worcestershire, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Processor until combined and only fine chunks remained. No need to fully puree. If the mixture seems too sticky, add flour 1 tbsp at a time. Set batter in the fridge for 10 minutes - this will help the ingredients soak in the moisture. Keep in mind they will still be a bit sticky.
- In a clean food processor or blender, puree pineapple chunks. Scoop into a pan along with the remaining ingredients for the barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for at least 15 minutes until thickened.
- Heat 2-3 tbsp olive or avocado oil over medium heat. Form 4 burgers from the dough and set into the skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Set slices of pepperjack over each patty, place a lid over the pan, and cook until cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- Add another drizzle of olive oil to the pan. Saute peppers and red onion with a pinch each of salt and pepper for 2-3 minutes, until just tender but still crunchy.
- Toast burger buns in the broiler or over an open flame. Spoon barbecue sauce over bottom bun and top with greens of choice. Set a burger patty and a heap of fajita veggies overtop. Finish with more barbecue sauce and the top bun.