I Made the Ultimate Vegan Smash Burger (Better Than Any Restaurant).

I used to think vegan burgers were just sad veggie patties… until I discovered this smash technique that creates the crispiest, juiciest burger that fooled my meat-loving friends. Here’s exactly how I did it. But wait until you see what happens when I add the secret ingredients – it’s going to blow your mind and make this burger taste like it came from a gourmet restaurant. Stick around because I’m revealing it in just a minute. After years of perfecting plant-based comfort food, I finally cracked the code on the perfect vegan smash burger.

This isn’t your typical veggie patty!

I’m talking crispy edges, juicy center, and flavors that will convert even the biggest skeptics. What makes this burger special:

• Revolutionary smash technique for maximum crust

• Secret umami ingredient that changes everything

• Perfect bun-to-patty ratio

• Restaurant-quality results at home

Vegan Smash Burger
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Vegan Smash Burger

Recipe by What I Tasted
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • Textured Vegetable Protein: 1 cup
    Vegan Beef Broth: 1 cup

  • Nutritional Yeast: 2 Tbsp

  • Miso Paste: 1 Tbsp

  • Mushroom Seasoning: 2 Tbsp

  • Onion Powder: 1 Tbsp

  • Garlic Powder: 1 Tbsp

  • Smoked Paprika: 2 tsp

  • Vegan Mayo: 1/4 Cup

  • Blackstrap Molasses: 1 Tbsp

  • Umami Sauce: 1 Tbsp

  • Vegan Worcestershire: 1 tsp

  • Vegan Beef Base: 1 tsp

  • Liquid Smoke: 1 tsp

  • Ground Flaxseed: 2 Tbsp

  • Vital Wheat Gluten: 1/4 Cup

  • Breadcrumbs: 1/2 Cup

  • methylcellulose: 1 Tbsp

  • Butter, melted: 8 Oz

Directions

  • Begin by mixing together the butter and the methylcellulose and then add to the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
  • Mix all liquid ingredients and let sit for 20 minutes.
  • Add all dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, except for the bread crumbs and vital wheat gluten.
  • Mix well.
  • Fold in bread crumbs completely.
  • Fold in vital wheat gluten completely.
  • Use a form and loosen methylcellulose and butter combo into the mixture and fold in.
  • Prepare some onion and saute until caramelized.
  • Once onions are complete, roll burger mixture into balls about 1.5x that of a meatball.
  • Gentle smash the balls into a burger shape (this works better in your hands).
  • Cook burgers about 3-5 minutes per side.
  • Top with onion and cheese and cover so the cheese melts.
  • Bun up the patties and you have a delicious smash burger.

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