Spicy Beef Burgers

Yield:  6 servings

• 1 pound lean ground beef (7% fat) 
• 3/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons hot salsa
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, reduced sodium
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 6 whole wheat hamburger buns

 (Optional Toppings: Low-fat cheese, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, pickled jalapeños)

Mix black beans, salsa, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion salt, chili powder, salt and pepper in large bowl and mix well.  Add in ground beef and lightly mix until just blended.  Form into 6 thick patties, pressing your thumb into the middle to make a small indentation.  Place in the refrigerator.

Heat grill or pan to medium-high heat.  Run grill with olive oil or place olive oil in pan.  Cook burger until nicely browned; flip halfway through and cook until no longer pink in the middle.  If you are adding cheese, place on top of the burger approximately 3 minutes before done.  Remove from heat and build your burger.

Recipe by AccentHealth Chef Donna Brousseau