This easy homemade black bean burger recipe is the perfect meal for your next cookout or weeknight dinner. They are hearty, and delicious with a hint of spice.
If using dry beans, pick out any bad beans and rinse. Cook in an Instant pot on high pressure for 35 minutes. Or on the stove for 2 - 3 hours. Drain bean juice, and set aside.
On medium heat, cook the sliced onions in a large skillet with butter and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cook until the onions are translucent, 7 minutes. Then add in the sliced mushrooms, stir occasionally. Cook until the onions are soft and caramelized and the mushrooms start to brown, 15 minutes.
Next, add in the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes to deepen its flavor.
In a food processor, add the drained black beans (reserving ¼ cup), and the sauteed mushrooms and onions. Pulse the mixture for 30 seconds. You want the mixture to still be chunky.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the bean mixture, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, ground paprika, 1 ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, flour, and a beaten egg.
Heat ghee or vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet. Make ¼ cup-sized burgers, press them down gently and cook for 3 - 4 minutes per side, until they are very golden brown. Allow the black bean burgers to cool on a wire rack.
Serve on hamburger buns with sliced cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Enjoy!