Vegetarian Beef Burger

Total time27 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time12 min

Juicy, thick-cut patties get their savory depth from garlic-infused oil, thinly sliced scallion greens, and a solid hit of salt and black pepper, all mixed just enough to hold together without turning dense. A hot skillet gives each patty a deep, caramelized crust in minutes, and a quick cheese melt right at the end adds that classic gooey finish if you want it. The buns get their own moment too, toasted cut-side down until golden and slightly crisp at the edges. Layer on crisp butter lettuce, juicy tomato rounds, and a swipe of mustard and mayo, and you've got a burger that hits every craveable note — smoky, tangy, fresh, and rich all at once. It's an easy, satisfying pick for a vegetarian dinner rotation, no fuss required at the table.

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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)

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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