Vegan Beef Burger

Total time27 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time12 min

Juicy, well-seared patties are the star here, built with garlic-infused oil, a handful of thinly sliced scallion greens, and a solid hit of salt and pepper before they hit a screaming-hot skillet for that deep-brown, crackly crust. The thumb-dimple trick keeps them flat and even, so every patty cooks up thick, hearty, and satisfying all the way through. Toasted buns get a golden crisp edge in the same pan, then it's all about the toppings — crisp lettuce, juicy tomato rounds, and a smear of tangy mustard if you're into that. It's a straightforward, skillet-to-table burger night that fits neatly into a vegan spread without skipping any of the classic char-grilled flavor or texture. Great for weeknights or a backyard cookout when you want something that still feels like a real burger.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the patties

1 ½ lb ground beef (80/20)
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Pick the form that matches the recipe - a raw, moldable ground for patties, meatballs, or meatloaf; crumbles only for loose browned meat. Cook it in the recipe like the meat, checking doneness against the package guidance.
1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
3 tbsp scallion greens, thinly sliced
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp neutral oil (such as canola oil or rice bran oil)

For serving

4 gluten free burger buns
4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
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4 leaves butter lettuce (optional)
1 medium tomato, sliced into rounds
2 tbsp yellow mustard (optional)
2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
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Instructions

1
Combine the ground beef, garlic-infused oil, scallion greens, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the meat. Divide into 4 equal portions (about 6 oz each) and shape each into a patty roughly 3/4 inch thick. Press a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent doming during cooking.
2
Heat the neutral oil in a large (12-inch) skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the patties and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, until the underside is deep brown and releases easily from the pan.

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