The Ultimate Vegan Burger, 3 Ways
Ingredients
1 (12-ounce) package vegan ground beef, such as Impossible Foods or Beyond Meat
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2-4 sesame or regular burger buns, or English muffins (for Cheesiest Cheeseburger variation), split and toasted
4 1/2 ounces vegan cheddar cheese shreds (for Cheesiest Cheeseburger variation)
Sliced tomatoes, sliced or caramelized onions, dill pickle chips, ketchup, mustard, and/or mayonnaise for topping
Ingredients
  1. Tavern-style

    Divide the meat into 2 6-ounce mounds, then gently shape into patties (each will be 1 1/2-inches high and 3 1/2-inches across. Heat a griddle or large frying pan over medium-high heat with the vegetable oil. Sear patties until deeply charred, about 2-3 minutes per side for the Impossible Burger and 4 minutes for the Beyond Burger. Place on a seeded or regular burger bun and top as desired. Place patties on seeded or regular burger buns and top as desired.
  2. Smash burger

    Divide the meat into 3 or 4 4-ounce mounds, then gently shape into patties (each will be 1 1/2-inches high and 3 1/2-inches across). Heat a griddle or large frying pan over medium high heat with a coat of vegetable oil. Sear patties until deeply charred on one side, about 2-3 minutes for the Impossible Burger and 4 minutes for the Beyond Burger. Flip the patties and press with a spatula to about 1/2-inch thickness. Top each patty with a slice of cheese, and cook until the cheese is melted and edges are crisp, another 3 or 4 minutes. Place patties on seeded or regular burger buns and top as desired.
  3. Vegan Cheesiest Cheeseburgers (adapted from Emma Laperruque’s recipe)

    Combine the meat and cheese shreds in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands. Divide the mixture into 6 or 8 2-ounce mounds, then gently shape into patties (each will be roughly 1-inch high and 1 1/2-inches across). Heat a griddle or large frying pan over medium high heat with a coat of vegetable oil. Add patties and smash to 3 1/2-inches diameter. Cook until crispy on bottom, about 3 or 4 minutes. Scrape and flip the patties, and cook another 3 minutes. Place 2 patties on each toasted English muffin or bun, and top as desired.
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