American · easy · 30 min · serves 4
How to make beef burger vegan
Short answer
Replace beef patty, cheese, brioche bun with egg and milk with black bean-beet patty or plant patty, vegan cheddar slice, vegan brioche or potato bun. The method is unchanged and takes about 30 minutes for 4 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Beef patty
- Cheese
- Brioche bun with egg and milk
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Beef patty | Black bean-beet patty or plant patty | Chill before frying |
| Cheese | Vegan cheddar slice | Lid the pan to melt |
| Brioche | Vegan brioche or potato bun | Check for egg wash |
Method
- 1Mash cooked black beans with grated beetroot, breadcrumbs, smoked paprika and soy sauce.
- 2Chill the patties 30 minutes so they hold together.
- 3Sear hard on a very hot pan, 3 minutes a side, without pressing.
- 4Add cheese, cover the pan for 30 seconds to melt.
- 5Toast the bun in the same pan and build.
The one thing people get wrong
Chilling and not pressing are the two rules — every crumbly vegan burger breaks one of them.
Frequently asked questions
- Can beef burger be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace beef patty, cheese, brioche bun with egg and milk with black bean-beet patty or plant patty, vegan cheddar slice, vegan brioche or potato bun. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 30 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing beef burger?
- Chilling and not pressing are the two rules — every crumbly vegan burger breaks one of them.
- How long does vegan beef burger take?
- About 30 minutes for 4 servings — a easy recipe.
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