Best Beef Chickpea Patties Recipes

WAFFLED CHICKPEA PATTIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (to keep cooked waffles warm).
• Combine the oil, cilantro, flour, parsley, baking powder, cumin, salt, coriander, cayenne, egg whites, garlic and chickpeas in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
• Lightly brush the top and bottom of the waffle iron with oil. Fill the waffle iron about three-quarters of the way full (some waffle iron should still be showing). Close the lid gently and cook until the waffle is golden brown and firm in the center, 6 to 10 minutes. Keep the cooked waffles warm in the oven or covered with foil on a plate while you make the remaining waffles.
• To build the sandwiches, stuff each pita half with a waffle. Add your choice of toppings, drizzle with the hummus and sprinkle with a few dashes of hot sauce.

CRISPY CHICKPEAS WITH BEEF

Steps:

• Turn heat to high under a large, deep skillet, and add meat a little at a time, breaking it into small pieces as you do. Stir and break up meat a bit more, then add chickpeas. Keep heat high, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until chickpeas begin to brown and pop, 5 to 10 minutes. Don't worry if mixture sticks a bit, but if it begins to scorch, lower heat slightly.
• Add cumin, chili or chili powder and garlic. Cook, stirring, for about a minute. Add reserved cooking liquid, and stir, scraping bottom of pan to loosen any browned bits. Season with salt and pepper, then turn heat to medium-low. Continue to cook until mixture is no longer soupy but not dry.
• Stir in olive oil, then taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish if you like, and serve immediately, with rice or pita bread.

UNCLE BILL'S MEAT LOAF WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a food processor, puree' onion and garlic.
• In a large bowl, combine onion/garlic puree', both ground beef, chickpeas, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, chili sauce, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, cumin, salt, pepper and parsley; mix well to blend.
• Transfer mixture to a lightly oiled 9" x 5" loaf pan, press mixture firmly down and smooth the top.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated 350 F oven for 45 minutes or until tested with a thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf; shoud read at least 160 - 165°F.
• In the meantime, prepare the topping in a small bowl, combine chili sauce and Dijon mustard.
• Remove loaf from oven and drain any fat that may have accumulated.
• Spread the chili sauce/Dijon mixture over the loaf.
• Immediately return meat loaf to oven and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes at 350°F.
• Remove from oven and let rest for about 15 minutes before slicing.
• This meat loaf is excellent eaten cold in a sandwich.

BEEF & CHICKPEA PATTIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine mince, breadcrumbs, onion, paste, egg, coriander, chickpeas and spices in a large bowl. Shape into 12 patties and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes. Preheat a lightly oiled barbeque plate to moderate. Cook patties for 5 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked.

GARBANZO BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Place the beans, water and lemon juice in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread crumbs, egg and seasonings; mix well. Shape into 4 patties., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook patties in oil in batches until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with cheese. Top as desired.