My Cheeseburger addiction & Finding the perfect burger
Hey so let me tell you about a little obsession of mine. After a lot of hype and 10 years of experimentation using only plants a genius was able to replicate the taste, texture, smell and feel of Americas most beloved staple food. The Hamburger.
I really did not want to get to excited over this geniuses burger because in all honesty during my 5 years of veganism nothing has even come close to being as tasty as I remember a really good burger to be.
I gritted my teeth and forced a smile when my friends asked me how my corn, quinoa broccoli burger is. Yet I made my peace with it. I even kidded myself into thinking I enjoyed the grass burgers. The new beyond burger was becoming nothing more than a myth.
The Beyond Burger is About to Change History!
Then one day walking through whole foods I seen the burger that I had been reading about. There it was 'The Beyond Burger'.
I tried it that night and in all honesty just could not believe how good it was. I almost felt guilty eating due to it being so close to the real thing.
To double check it is for sure good as I thought it was (mind I had not ate a regular cheese burger for over 5 years).
I decided to do a little experiment on my brother.
Now quick brief here. My brother is about the polar opposite to me as I believe humanly possible. He is the last person I ever expect to give vegan food a try.
It has been some time since we last saw eye to eye and he asked me if Im still vegan. I cunningly replied:
"No, but I only eat grass fed organic cow meat'". My brother looked pretty excited to hear this and even more excited when I offered to cook him a quote on quote "grass fed organic beef burger". I told him "you can REALLY taste the difference in quality".
I was ballsy but I thought fuck it. I didn't even hide the packaging. He never even checked. I quickly tossed it in the trash and began cooking our burgers. He watchedd them sizzle over my shoulder and still never seemed to suspect a thing.
When all was done and dusted he scoffed down half of it and only paused to say "Wow you REALLY can taste the difference, these are way better". I waited until he had completely finished before telling him it was vegan and not organic grass fed cow.
He looked a little embarrassed for he has always made fun of my veganism. His blushing face paused and said "I would definitely have this again".
My Secret Recipe
Here I want to share my very simple recipe for my favourite way to make them. I copied my old favourite burger the In'N'Out cheeseburger.
I also decided to create a short video which I uploaded below.
Excited to hear all your thoughts in the comments.
Recipe: Serves 2
Vegan In’n’out cheeseburger
2x Beyond Burger Patties
http://beyondmeat.com/products/view/beyond-burger
1x onion
1x tomato
2x handful of iceberg lettuce
Sauce:
3x cups of just mayo (vegan mayo)
2x cups of ketchup
1x cup of relish
1x cup of yellow mustard
Directions:
First pop burger patties on grill with medium heat for 3 minutes each side. No oil needed but coconut or butter works well.
After the first side is cooked for 3 minutes you may now flip it. Add cheese and cover for another 3 minutes.
Mix the sauces and relish together.
Chop up the vegetables.
Toast the buns for 30 seconds and then add it all together!
Bon appetite.