Beef and Bean Burgers

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 can (16 ounces) pinto beans or red beans, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Combine ground beef, salt, and pepper; shape into 6 patties. Place hamburger patties in a skillet; cook on both sides until cooked through. Remove patties from heat; keep warm.

In a small saucepan combine ketchup, chili powder, beans, onion, and green bell pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Place burgers on bottom halves of buns; spoon 3 or 4 tablespoons of bean mixture over each burger. Cover with bun tops. Beef and bean burgers

Servings: 6