Vegetarian Beef Burgers

Total time27 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time12 min

Juicy, thick patties get their savory depth from a garlic-infused oil, sliced scallion greens, tangy Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper, all mixed just enough to hold together before hitting a screaming-hot grill. Each patty develops a deep, caramelized crust in about 4–5 minutes per side, with a shallow center dimple keeping them flat and evenly cooked. Melted cheddar goes on in the last minute for that classic pull, while the buns get a quick toast on the grates until golden at the edges. Crisp butter lettuce, a ripe tomato round, and a swipe of mayonnaise finish things off for a burger that's every bit as satisfying as the diner version. It's a straightforward, crowd-pleasing build that fits neatly into a vegetarian spread without sacrificing that charred, grilled flavor everyone loves. Serve it hot off the grill for the best texture and melt.

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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.
2 tbsp garlic-infused oil
3 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper

For serving

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

Instructions

1
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic-infused oil, scallion greens, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands just until the ingredients are evenly distributed — do not overwork the meat.

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