Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can zesty diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans or (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup diced green pepper
  • 3 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • In a skillet, cook the beef, onion, garlic, and cayenne pepper until beef is no longer pink and drain.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in tomatoes and beans then cover and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in green pepper.
  • Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until it thickens while stirring occasionally.
  • Toast buns lightly before serving.
  • Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture over each half of bun and serve open faced.
  • Could be easily doubled.