Southwest Black Bean Chicken Burger
Southwest Black Bean Chicken Burger!
Just the other night, I said to my daughter, I am in the mood for something very authentically southwestern in flavor! She is a big fan of Black bean burgers. She makes them all the time. I thought for sure If I combined black beans with the ground chicken that she would definitely love it. So, for my sweet Danielle that is the apple of my eye...I went to town! It is now her favorite thing I make, in fact she took the left over burger to work the next day!
This is a not a heavy dish... so no guilt! The flavors are smokey and robust so you feel like you are being BAD! ...........Make a fire and close your eyes when you bite into it...you will picture you are outside in Arizona enjoying a fire in an adobe fireplace. Or have a party and make these as sliders and make sure all your friends show up styling their favorite pair of cowboy boots! ENJOY!
Recipe: all measurements below can be to your taste too...if you want more beans and less chicken,,,go for it!
1 lb. ground chicken
1/2 cup of black beans
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper and green pepper each
2 T. Garlic
salt and pepper ...to taste...I put 1 t. salt and a couple pinches of pepper
1/2 t. cumin
1t. smoked paprika
1/2 t. oregano
1 t. Worcestershire sauce
3 T. ketchup
1T. country style Dijon mustard
** cayenne pepper to taste, a dash or two, if you like it hot, add 1/2 t....
Garnish with: Bun of choice, Cheddar cheese, red onion, fresh lettuce and salsa or ketchup and mayo........to your taste!
ENJOY!
ENJOY!
In medium sized bowl mix all ingredients together and mix well. Form into burger patties and grill on stove top in a pan that you season with olive oil. Salt and pepper the outside of burgers. Cook for approximately 5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Top with cheese and put a pot lid over for cheese to melt. Heat up burgers on same grill pan and garnish to your taste...................NOW take a big bite! YUM!
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