KANSAS CITY, MO — May is ‘National Burger Month,’ and naturally, we had to get in on the fun. Today we’re trying a burger with a vegetarian twist, thanks to Mitch Neely, Executive Chef at O’Dowd’s Gastrobar. He joins us to chat about the new black bean burger and other items that will appear on O’Dowd’s new spring and summer menu.
O'DOWD'S BLACK BEAN BURGER
Recipe:
Yield: 10-12 burgers
1 can black beans, rinsed and dried
2 red bell peppers
2 red onions
8 garlic cloves
3 tbsp. cumin
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. paprika
4-5 c. bread crumbs
6 eggs
1/2 c. Worcestershire sauce
2 c. BBQ sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Finely dice vegetables or pulse in food processor
In a large mixing bowl, smash half of the black beans and add all other ingredients
Form into patties; approximately 7 ounces each
In a pan over medium heat, fry each patty for 3 minutes on each side (until browned). Or, in a preheated 325-degree oven, bake the patties for 10 minutes (until browned).