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Succulent Brazilian Feijoada Burgers with Olive Tapenade

Name: Succulent Brazilian Feijoada Burgers with Olive Tapenade
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and mashed; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup pitted black olives; 2 tbsp capers; 3 tbsp olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 clove garlic; 4 burger buns; 1 cup leafy greens, e.g., lettuce or arugula; 1 large tomato, sliced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 4 slices of Monterrey Jack cheese

Experience the flavors of Brazil with these hearty, succulent Feijoada-inspired beef and black bean burgers topped with a tangy olive tapenade.

4.3(280 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 8, 2025

Succulent Brazilian Feijoada Burgers with Olive Tapenade — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Burgers

For the Olive Tapenade

For the Burger Assembly

For the Toppings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 801 kcal
Protein: 42 g
Carbs: 48 g
Fat: 50 g
Fiber: 7.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3205 kcal
Protein: 167 g
Carbs: 190 g
Fat: 201 g
Fiber: 29 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g ground beef	1440	108	0	112	0
1 cup canned black beans rinsed and mashed	220	14	40	1	15
1 small onion finely chopped	28	1	7	0	1
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0	2	0	0
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped	3	0	1	0	0
1 tsp ground cumin	8	0	1	0	1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup pitted black olives	155	1	9	14	4
2 tbsp capers	6	0	1	1	1
3 tbsp olive oil	360	0	0	41	0
Juice of 1 lemon	12	0	4	0	0
1 clove garlic	4	0	1	0	0
4 burger buns	600	16	108	8	4
1 cup leafy greens e.g., lettuce or arugula	10	1	2	0	1
1 large tomato sliced	22	1	5	0	1
1 small red onion thinly sliced	28	1	7	0	1
4 slices of Monterrey Jack cheese	300	24	2	24	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Olive Tapenade

1
Combine ingredients
Add olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor.
2
Pulse mixture
Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but still has some texture.
3
Adjust seasoning
Adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice or olive oil if needed.

Preparing the Burger Patties

1
Mix ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, mashed black beans, onion, garlic, parsley, and cumin.
2
Season and combine
Season with salt and pepper, mixing until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix the burger mixture to avoid tough patties.
3
Shape patties
Shape into four equal-sized patties.
Tip: Refrigerate patties for at least 15 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape.

How to Make Succulent Brazilian Feijoada Burgers with Olive Tapenade

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling the Patties
Preheat a grill or frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook each patty 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
2
Melting the Cheese
In the last 2 minutes of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
3
Toasting the Buns
Lightly toast each bun on the grill or in a pan for 1-2 minutes.