The BEST JUICY VEGAN BURGER | Mary's Test Kitchen (creator's cut)

How to Make the Best Juicy Vegan Burger

Ingredients:

• Vital wheat gluten
• Beets
• Tomato juice
• Paprika
• Black pepper
• Porcini mushrooms
• Vegetable base (bouillon)
• Balsamic vinegar
• Gluten flour
• Oil
• Burger seasonings
• Vegan Mayo
• Pickles
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Mustard
• Vinegar
• Shredded lettuce
• Cheese (vegan)
• Sesame seed buns

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Burger Mixture:

   • Blend beets, tomato juice, paprika, black pepper, porcini mushrooms, vegetable base, and balsamic vinegar in a blender until smooth.
   • Add vital wheat gluten and mix until a dough forms. Adjust the flour or liquid to achieve a soft but not squishy texture.

2. Knead and Shape the Dough:

   • Divide the dough into desired portions for thick restaurant-style burgers or thin fast-food-style burgers.
   • Knead the dough balls to form tight balls to maintain their shape while cooking.

3. Cook the Burgers:

   • Simmer the burgers in vegetable broth on low heat for an hour on the stovetop or bake in the oven at 350°F for an hour, flipping them halfway through.

4. Grill the Burgers:

   • Heat the grill to 450-500°F.
   • Brush the burgers with oil and grill for about 4 minutes on each side to get a char without drying them out.

5. Assemble the Burger:

   • Toast sesame seed buns.
   • Prepare the special sauce by mixing vegan Mayo, paprika, chopped pickles, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard, and vinegar.
   • Add rehydrated dried onions, shredded lettuce, pickles, cheese, and any other desired toppings.

6. Create a Double Decker Burger:

   • Toast two sesame seed buns for the top and bottom.
   • Place an extra bottom bun in the middle to create a double-decker burger.

7. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Stack the burger layers with the special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions.
   • Indulge in the juicy and flavorful vegan burger that can be enjoyed thick or thin, grilled outdoors or indoors.

8. Storage:

   • Store leftover burgers in broth to maintain their juiciness for 3-5 days in the fridge or freeze them for up to 2 months.

9. Final Touch:

   • Enjoy your delicious homemade vegan burgers and share with friends and family for a satisfying meal experience.

Now you can enjoy making and devouring these mouthwatering vegan burgers created by Mary's Test Kitchen.