Meat-Lovers Beef, Bean and Mushroom Burgers

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Water saute onions and garlic until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, until all liquid is evaporated.

Grind sesame seeds in food processor. Add mushroom mixture, beans,and spices and process until well combined.

Spoon into a bowl and mix in cooked wild rice and beef. Form into 6 medium sized patties.

Place burgers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly wiped with olive oil. Bake for 40 minutes, turning after 20 minutes.

Makes 6 medium burgers.

Note: To make without ground beef, add an additional 1 1/2 cups cooked beans.