Impossible Smash Burgers
Crowd-pleasing burgers! These impossible smash burgers are a vegetarian (and easily vegan) take on classic smash burgers with all the fixings.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Smash Burgers
- 12 ounces Impossible meat
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (regular or dairy-free) , optional
Burger Sauce
- ¼ cup mayo (regular or dairy-free)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- ½ teaspoon horseradish
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced pickles
Toppings
- 4 slices cheese of choice
- 4 Burger buns, split and toasted
- Thinly sliced onion
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- Place the impossible burger meat in a bowl and add the smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt and melted butter, if using. Mix toguether(I use clean hands, it's easier!) and roll into 3 ounce balls (for regular burgers) or 1 1/2 ounce balls (for sliders.) I then pop the balls in the fridge while I make the burger sauce-- this is optional, but makes for easier smashing!
- Make the burger sauce and set aside.
- Cut a small piece of parchment paper that you’ll use on top of the burgers to prevent sticking. Heat a cast iron skillet or flat griddle until it’s very hot; add a tiny drizzle of oil onto the skillet or griddle, then place a few of the burgers on the hot surface. I use a large griddle to cook them all at once, but if you are using a skillet then you will likely have to do two at a time.
- Place the parchment paper on top of each burger and then, using a heavy, flat tool, like this burger press or flat spatula, press the burgers down as flat as you can get them in one swift motion. Cook for a few minutes and then flip and top with cheese right away. Leave them undisturbed for another 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Assemble! Spread a little burger sauce on the bottom of the bun, then top with lettuce, tomato, burger, thinly sliced onion and a little more sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burgerCalories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 19gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 1181mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 4mg