Total Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground Andouille sausage (remove casings if purchased as links)
• 7 1/2 ounces (or 1/2 of a 15-ounce can) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 ounces (or 1/2 of a 4-ounce can) mild green chilies, diced
• 1/4 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce
• Salt to taste

Preparation

• In a large mixing bowl, roughly mash the black beans with the back of a spoon or potato masher.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• Make 4-6 patties and pan fry 4-6 minutes per side in a large skillet over medium heat (lightly oiled or sprayed), or cook on a grill until internal temperature reaches 170°F.

Nutritional Information

457 calories, 12 g. fat, 99 mg. cholesterol, 36 g. carbohydrate, 10 g. dietary fiber, 32 g. protein, 676 mg. sodium