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In-n-Out Burger won’t come to the Midwest, so in order to enjoy “Animal Style”, you have to make it yourself. Now In-n-Out doesn’t have a veggie burger option, but this is America and I do what I want.
The black bean burgers are pretty easy to make. It’s mostly made up of crushed black beans and brown rice. You can add peppers and corn if you have them. By adding more rice and bread crumbs you can play with the texture. The mixture shouldn’t be too wet or it won’t hold up when cooking.
Treat it as you would any beef patty. Use as a burger or serve with gravy and potatoes. A good and healthy source of protein for your Meatless Mondays. Goes well with Homemade Brioche Buns.
The Animal Style sauce is great on the black bean burger, but don’t forget it also goes well on fries!! Cook up extra caramelized onions for a richer flavor.
Black Bean Burger Animal Style
Ingredients
BURGER
- 1 can black beans
- ⅓ cup caramelized onions more for sauce see below
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup brown rice
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup panko
- Yellow Mustard for smearing
SAUCE
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles or sweet relish use preference
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup caramelized onions
Instructions
BURGERS
- Rinse and drain black beans.
- Grind 90% of the beans in a food processor.
- Beat egg.
- Mix all ingredients together. If it’s to wet add some more rice and panko.
- Form patties.
- Add patties to frying pan. Smear one side of each with a tsp of mustard.
- Fry in pan on both sides till outside is crisped up slightly. Add cheese if using and let melt.
SAUCE
- Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for an hour.
- Add sauce to one or both sides of bun.
- Add any other fixings.
