Comfy Cuisine: Beef and Bean Burrito Burger #WeekdaySupper

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During the week, we all struggle to get something good on the table that’s quick, easy and nutritious.  As part of the #SundaySupper , Isabel of Family Foodie  has invited everyone to be a part of #WeekdaySupper!  Weeknight meals that are easy to prepare, loaded with flavor and sure to please!

 This week’s menu: Monday | Asparagus Risotto by Galactosemia in PDX
Tuesday | Beef and Bean Burrito Burgers by Comfy Cuisine 

Friday | Egg and Chorizo Nachos by Girl in the Little Red Kitchen

Here is a different way to enjoy a juicy burger.  Refried beans combined with the ground beef make this burger almost like the consistency of meat loaf.  It also makes one pound of ground beef go a long way.  I got 5 huge burgers from this recipe!

  • 1 cup cold leftover rice
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 can (15-ounce) refried beans
  • 3 tsps. chili powder
  • 1-1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1-1/2 tsp. coriander
  • 1 Tbsp. grill seasoning (I used McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 2 ripe avacados
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 lime zested and juiced
  • 2-3 tsps. Cholula hot sauce (or to taste)
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Lettuce leaves
  • 1 ripe tomato, sliced
  • Crusty rolls, split or Texas Garlic Toast

Combine rice, meat and beans with spices and grill seasoning.  Add egg and mix well.  Form 5 big patties from the meat mixture.  Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Cook patties 5-7 minutes on each side.  Top with lots of cheddar cheese, cover patties until cheese melts.
While burgers cook, combine avocado with garlic, lime zest and juice, hot sauce and red onion.  Mash to roughly combine.
Place burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato, guacamole and sour cream.

~Adapted from Rachel Ray