Fiesta Burrito Burgers

These burgers are a recipe that I put together when one son wanted burgers for dinner, and the other wanted burritos. Luckily it worked out that Mom saved the day and both my guys were happy!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) package  taco seasoning
• 1  egg (slightly beaten)
• 1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilies (chopped kind)
• 1 (16 ounce) can  refried beans
• 1⁄2 cup onion (minced super fine)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1  tomatoes (sliced)
• 1  cup lettuce (shredded)
• 1⁄2 cup  taco sauce
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 4  large  hamburger buns

Directions

1. In a saucepan, mix together the refried beans, the 1/2 cup onions (minced super fine), the chili powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
2. Heat over a med-low heat, stirring occasionally.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the ground meat, the beaten egg, the taco seasoning, and the can of drained diced green chilies.
4. Form into 4 equal patties.
5. In a 12-inch skillet, cook burgers for about 8-10 minutes per side over med-high heat.
6. Spread taco sauce on the bottom buns and sour cream on the top buns.
7. Place a hamburger patty on each bottom bun.
8. Spread some of the seasoned refried beans over each patty (about a 1/4 cup each burger).
9. Top the refried beans on each burger with equal portions of the shredded cheddar.
10. Place tomato slices on each burger.
11. Place some of the shredded lettuce on each burger.
12. Top with the top bun.
13. Enjoy!