Spicy Beet & Bean Burgers
This vegetarian beet and bean burger will be a delight to your senses. The Hot Sauces and spices pack a delightful flavor punch, sure to make these a favorite at football gatherings – or anytime actually!
Someone, somewhere once said “If you can’t get someone out of your head, maybe they are supposed to be there.” Well, for me, that “someone” happens to be a certain food item! This past July, my daughter and I visited my sister in uptown Dallas, Texas. While we were there, she convinced me that I needed to try a Dallas Beef Burger. Now, I’ve had my fill of turkey, chicken and veggie burgers, but, I’ve never had a beef burger ever – anywhere….so I figured since we were in state known for it’s BBQ beef…why not – right?!
Well, one afternoon, she took us to Hopdoddy, a place she said had some of the best burgers she had had in Uptown D-town. I had made up my mind to stop saying I’d never had a beef burger and was perusing the menu, when a “beet and black bean burger” caught my eye. Then – almost as if by fate, a restaurant patron walked by with one! 😯
Now – what was I to do? I love me some beets…but I had told my sister I would try a beef burger…beets or beef…well, my love for beets won out! And, I ended up spending that afternoon thoroughly enjoying that juicy beet-bean burger!
It’s been almost 3 months since I had that beet and bean burger, but I’ve had a hard time getting that burger out of my head! So – I decided enough was enough and I made my own version! When I was at my neighborhood grocery store I came across new, El Yucateco Black Label Reserve Hot Sauce and figured it would pair so well with El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce in these burgers.
Making these Easy & Tasty
SPICY BEET & BEAN BURGERS:
• I first boiled a beet
• Then I added it along with a can of black beans, 1/2 an onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp turmeric, an egg and a 1/2 cup almond meal to a food processor and pulsed till well blended.
• I then stirred in some coconut flour and a tbsp each of El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce and El Yucateco Black Label Reserve Hot Sauce.
• I then formed them into burgers and cooked them for 7 – 8 minutes on each side – making sure to check to keep from burning. These cane be made on a stovetop or on a grill
I also made a spicy sauce that complemented the burgers by simmering some coconut milk, El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce, cayenne and cumin in saucepan for 10 minutes.
The sweet beets and the spicy El Yucateco hot sauces – why, I have no words!
El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce is made with fresh red habanero peppers, tomatoes, and spices and is the perfect “all purpose” sauce! It contains less vinegar than traditional hot sauces so the true flavor of the peppers shines through!
Rich and smoky, El Yucateco Black Label Reserve Hot Sauce (made from fire roasted habanero’s) is the newest addition to the El Yucateco line. With it’s unique flavor and appearance, this sauce brings depth, habanero flavor and the perfect amount of heat to any dish without overpowering it.
Have you tried El Yucateco Hot Sauce yet? If you have – what’s your favorite way to enjoy it? If you haven’t, what recipe would you like to spice up?
Ingredients
FOR THE BURGERS:
- 1 beet boiled for 35 minutes and skinned
- 1 can black beans
- 1/2 an onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce
- 1 tablespoon El Yucateco Black Label Reserve Hot Sauce
FOR THE SAUCE
- 4 tablespoon coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
FOR THE BURGERS:
- Add the boiled beet, black beans, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, turmeric, egg and almond meal to a food processor and pulse till well blended.
- Then stir in coconut flour and El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce and El Yucateco Black Label Reserve Hot Sauce.
- Form into burgers and cook on a stove top or grill for 7 – 8 minutes on each side – making sure to check to keep from burning.
FOR THE SAUCE
- In a saucepan, add coconut milk, El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce, cayenne and cumin and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Love how beet burgers have such a meat-like look to them! This looks awesome!
I know right?! Thanks so much Rachel!
You are the beet queen. On a serious note, I love these. The sauce especially with the coconut milk, it’s amazing. I make a version of this for the boys and they love it. Can’t wait to follow your recipe.
Always the best.
Thanks so much Asha! Yes – the sauce was delicious – my daughter loved the sauce with the burgers, but I ate them with an extra sprinkling of pepper flakes on them and no sauce – cos I like them spicy!
Beet and beef is a great combo! I once used it in a pie filling and it was gobbled down. These sauces are always on tables at restaurants. We use them a lot!
Thanks so much Lorraine!
These are so creative! That color is so gorgeous!
Thanks so much Ashley
this is exactly the kind of burger i want right now…looks sooo darn good,
Thanks so much Dixya next time you find yourself at Hopdoddys, you gotta try their beet burger!
This is such a unique veggie burger. We have been trying to do more plant-based meals so I might have to give this one a try 🙂
Thanks so much Rachel – I would be so thrilled if you tried this! I hope you enjoy them as much as we did
The color on those burger patties is so bright and gorgeous. Can’t wait to try them.
Thanks so much Joshua! I would so love it if you tried these – and I would love it even more if you enjoyed these! 🙂
I love the color of these! What a great way to fit in more veggies.
Thanks so much Dani!
You’ve totally captured my attention with these beet beauties! LOVE the sound of both beet and black beans in a zippy burger! I don’t even think I’d need the buns for these. 😉
Thanks so much Sarah!!! Hey great minds think alike!!! I didn’t have the buns with thee either! 🙂
These look absolutely awesome Shashi. Pinned. #enoughsaid
Thanks so much Neil! You rock, my friend!
Beets are on my mind now! I really love beets, always have since childhood and no one in my life seems to understand. So thank you for making this awesome looking burger. #client
OHHHHEMMMMGEEE – It sure is WONDERFUL to meet a fellow beet lover!!! There aren’t too many of us! 🙂
Thanks so much Cristi! It was a pleasure working with you!
I’ve had black bean burgers but never with beets! Love it!
Thanks so much Karen – you gotta try adding beets and spices – just so good!
I’m from Dallas (born and raised) and although you should’ve tried the beef, that beet and black bean burger sounds pretty darn good!!! love that you recreated them at home!!!
Haha – maybe next time I will Alice! Thanks so much BTW!
Ooo I am so glad you recreated that burger to share with us! You know I love all your beet recipes – these sound so so good!!
Aww – Thanks so much Ashley! xx
How did you make your burgers so neat, Shashi?! 🙂
You’re right … beets and black beans go so, so well in a burger. I made some last year and loved them … loved the crispy bits on the edge.
Oooh – yes! I love the crispy bits too!!! Thanks so much Helen! A low flame was my secret to “neat” burgers!
I’m doing a juice cleanse right now and just had my beet juice! Love it. Never thought i would! Now I need to try these burgers 🙂
I love that you loved beet juice!!! I know beets are not the most popular but they are jam packed with some much good stuff!
BTW Thanks so much Ashley!