Beef and Bean Burgers

Ingredients


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
Method


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.