Beefy Black Bean Mole Burgers

By Hoen • July 22, 2010 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: During the Bite of Seattle I heard about coffee-coated beef & since I am intrigued with roasted cocoa nibs I got the idea to put them into ground beef burgers. The addition of black beans increases the fiber content & the seasonings suggest mole sauce. - Hoen

Serves 8

1/4 cup roasted cocoa nibs
2 garlic cloves
1 15 oz can black beans, drained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
8 Hamburger buns
Guacamole & tomato slices

Combine cocoa nibs, garlic, black beans, cumin, red chili flakes, cinnamon & salt in a food processor & blend 1 minute.
In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, wheat germ, cilantro & blended mixture. Mix well with hands & form into 8 patties.
Grill patties on preheated, medium-hot grill, 4 -5 minutes per side. Serve on hamburger buns with guacamole and sliced tomatoes.