The Best Vegan burger Recipe Ever you say!? OH Yah it’s a Winner! These Ultimate Beefy Vegan Burgers are the best ever and made with a lot of love, Yup- definitely a labour of love. I have been trying to make a juicy, won’t fall apart, delicious, grillable veggie burger recipe for ages now! and…
…I nailed it!! Thank you Vegan Burger Gods! I was seriously about to throw in the towel.
You will love my meatless burger the vegan burger patties taste like the real deal! Moist chewy, meaty and super flavourful!!
Honestly when your mixing up the vegan hamburger with your hands it feels like real hamburger meat!! Its crazy!
How to make the Best Vegan Burger Ever:
I start by soaking the whole grain bulgur in boiling water, and setting aside for at least 30 minutes.
Next get your food processor in action. I add the mushrooms to the food processor in three batches, ( depending on the size of your food processor) you want the size pretty small but not all mush (See video below). Then add all your seasonings and liquids.
When your bulgur wheat, is ready drain it well, toss it in and give it all a mix.
Now incorporate your Vital Wheat Gluten and then mix by hand for 2-4 minutes ( 2 usually does it). If your mix seems a little wet, it’s all good !
Lastly form & Bake your vegan hamburgers!
This recipe is easy to make and the patties freeze beautifully (after they’re cooked)😊 For Full Recipe see Recipe Card Below.
You can cook these vegetable patties in advance, chill in fridge ( for later) and then bbq or freeze then reheat on bbq, oven or frying pan. They will be just as moist and delicious !!
So there you have it cook up a batch of Vegan Hamburgers, toss them in your freezer for your next Bbq. If you can’t find Vital Wheat Gluten in your grocery store, check your health food store or find it here. You can also find Vegan Worcestershire sauce here and Bulgur here.
That’s it people, go pull out your food processor and get cooking!
These Vegan Burgers are:
Amazing
Juicy
Delicious
Slightly chewy
they won’t fall apart
The Ultimate Veggie Burger
Grillable
Satisfying
Burgerlicious
my favourite burger
Enjoy you Guys! Happy Day😊
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The Best Vegan Burger Recipe you say!? OH Yah it’s a winner. These Ultimate Beefy Vegan Burgers are the best ever and made with a lot of love, Yup- definitely a labour of love. I have been trying to make a juicy, won’t fall apart, grillable delicious veggie burger recipe for ages now. I think I nailed it!
Ingredients
VEGAN HAMBURGER INGREDIENTS:
- 1 and 1/2 lbs white or brown mushrooms ( approx 700 grams)
- medium onion ( diced small)
- 1 tbsp oil ( for onions)
- 1/2 cup Bulgar Wheat
- 1 cup water ( for bulgur wheat)
- 1 and 1/2 cups Vital Wheat Gluten
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp Bbq sauce ( I like Bulls Eye Bold Original)
- 2 tsp boullion paste ( I like “Better than Bouillon Vegetarian No Beef Soup Base”)
- 1 tbsp refined coconut oil ( for burger mix)
- 2 tsp Vegan Worcestershire sauce ( I like ‘Annies‘ or “The Wizards”)
- 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 Tbsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
BURGER TOPPINGS 😄
- 8 – 10 Burger buns
- Vegan Burger Sauce Recipe
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Tomatoes
- Red onions
- Pickles
- Hot banana peppers ( I love them 😄)
- Vegan cheese ( opt) ( see notes*)
- Lettuce
- And whatever else floats your boat👍
Instructions
- Heat up a small skillet, on med heat and add little oil, S&P and saute your onions for 5 minutes or so then set aside.
- Add the bulgar to a soup bowl and add 1 cup boiling water, cover, and set aside for 30 minutes
- Pre heat oven 350°
- In your Food Processor, process your mushrooms. (You might have to process your mushrooms in two or three batches depending on the size of your food processor) , making them quite small, but not mushy ( see video),and add to a large mixing bowl. Then add the sautéed onions, seasonings and liquids.
- Drain and add Bulgar when ready( don’t worry it will be very chewy, thats good) Mix it all together.
- Lastly add in the Vital Wheat Gluten, and stir until combined and then mix by hand for 2 – 4 min ( 2 is probably good😊) It is ready when you see strands forming in the burger mix.
- Form 1/2 cup patties on a lightly oiled large non stick sheet tray. Spray tops of patties lightly with cooking spray, (optional).
- Bake the patties for 25 min, flipping them halfway through
- Remove the patties from the oven add cheese and broil couple of minutes, ( cheese is optional)
- Grab a Burger, and a bun and build your Burgers.
- Enjoy !!
REHEAT FROM FROZEN:
OVEN: preheat 350° cook burgers 5-7 minutes on each side.
STOVE TOP: heat a cast iron or non stick skillet on med heat, add a tbsp or so of oil, cook 3-5 minutes on each side.
GRILL: heat the grill to med/high heat, and lightly oil (pre cooked) burgers, grill 3-5 minutes each side.
Notes
- To freeze the vegan hamburger patties: first cook and cool on counter then in fridge, then wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze
- I recommend cooking burgers first in oven then bbq if desired
- I like Follow Your Heart vegan cheeses, the Jalapeño Havarti is really good, cheddar is too, and I like the Daiya Jalapeño Havarti as well, and its cheaper.
- Nutritional Chart below is calculated without the Vital wheat Gluten
- If you love this seitan burger recipe check out my Vegan Salsbury Steak & Mushroom Gravy
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Sherri
July 13, 2018 at 8:35 pmThis looks amazing! I’ll try this at my next BBQ.
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The Cheeky Chickpea
July 13, 2018 at 9:11 pmThank you so much Sherri! Let me know how they turn out😄
Carol
July 15, 2018 at 3:09 pmAmazing! The only vegan burger recipe I will ever make!
★★★★★
The Cheeky Chickpea
July 15, 2018 at 4:26 pmThank you so much Carol! So glad you love the burgers.It’s my go to burger recipe as well👍 Happy day to you!
Linda
July 19, 2018 at 6:08 pmSo yummy! Thanks so much for sharing! Can’t wait to try more recipes from you!
★★★★★
The Cheeky Chickpea
July 19, 2018 at 6:17 pmGlad you loved them, Linda!! 😊 Happy Day to you!
Alice Johnson
July 19, 2018 at 6:08 pmDelicious! My go to burger recipe from now on! <3
★★★★★
The Cheeky Chickpea
July 19, 2018 at 6:18 pmThanks so much!! It’s also my go to burger😊😊 So happy you love the recipe
Allyson
July 23, 2018 at 7:24 pmFABULOUS LYNNNN!
xo little lynn
The Cheeky Chickpea
July 24, 2018 at 1:31 amHaha thx girl 😘
Tegan Gresley-Jones
July 24, 2018 at 5:34 pmThis was fantastic on the BBQ!
★★★★★
The Cheeky Chickpea
July 24, 2018 at 6:41 pmFantastic! So glad you enjoyed them Tegan. Yes they are definitely tasty grilled. Happy day to you😊
Ellie
July 25, 2018 at 2:06 amCan’t wait to try these, as well as many more other listed, love the video’s as well as the optional choices, BEST user friendly site around !!!
★★★★★
The Cheeky Chickpea
July 25, 2018 at 3:09 amWow thanks so much Ellie! You made my day, hope you enjoy the burgers. I’d love to know what you think of the recipe😊
regina
July 25, 2018 at 4:03 pmDo you really need the coconut oil or any oil? What is the purpose? Sounds good though.
The Cheeky Chickpea
July 26, 2018 at 12:16 amHi Regina you could definitely omit the oil, and they will still be great,just adds a bit more juiciness 😊. If you make them let me know how it goes!
Mark
August 11, 2018 at 7:51 pmlove Your recipes, a minor point. I think you need to use –Better Than Bouillon Vegetarian No Beef Base
vs Better than beef Bouillon
The Cheeky Chickpea
August 11, 2018 at 8:34 pmThanks so much for pointing that out Mark! I’ll change that right away, obviously I don’t use beef bouillon, lol.
have a great day!
Dominique
August 12, 2018 at 8:14 pmIs the Bulgar Wheat needed, is their anything to substitute it with?
The Cheeky Chickpea
August 12, 2018 at 11:14 pmI really recommend using Bulgar wheat, but I’m sure rice would work, it just won’t have the same texture. Bulgar wheat gives the burger a nice chew.
Let me know how it turns out! Have a great day Dominique!
Gina
August 15, 2018 at 8:26 pmThis recipe looks so good! I’m going to have to get my husband to make it haha. I don’t cook much.
★★★★★
The Cheeky Chickpea
August 16, 2018 at 3:27 pmHaha thx Gina, enjoy! Let me know how it goes.
Krista
April 16, 2019 at 12:14 amOh my goodness! We made these burgers tonight and they were fantastic!!! They were a little too loose for the grill but I cooked them on my panini/hriddle and it worked perfect! I never have to eat anither musjy bean buger again! YAHOO! Thank you!!!!
★★★★★
The Cheeky Chickpea
April 16, 2019 at 12:55 amSo glad you loved them Krista!! Just curious did you pre cook in the oven first then grill? Try it next time❤️ But I am definitely taking notes for the panini!!I’m trying that next time! Awesome! Thanks so much for your comment Krista!
Terri Lynn
August 15, 2018 at 8:31 pmThank you for the recipe Verna. I made the burgers last weekend for my family, and they were a hit. I did what you suggested and baked them in the morning, and my husband bbq’d them for dinner. I was worried at first because I pulsed the mushrooms quite a lot but i think it worked in my favour. Thx again this ones a keeper!
★★★★★
The Cheeky Chickpea
August 16, 2018 at 3:54 pmThank you Terri Lynn you made my day! So glad everyone enjoyed them. I almost always make them this way😊
Julie
August 15, 2018 at 8:34 pmLooks great can’t wait to try!
★★★★★
The Cheeky Chickpea
August 16, 2018 at 3:29 pmThank you Julie!
Emma
September 21, 2018 at 5:13 pmThis burger is famous in my mind, a true delite.
★★★★
The Cheeky Chickpea
September 21, 2018 at 6:11 pmWhat a nice thing tho say! Thx so much! I’m pretty fond of this recipe also👍 I make them at least once a week or so. Have a great day Emma!!😊
Jenny
November 17, 2018 at 6:53 pmYUM! Now this actually sounds like a recipe that would actually fill that burger craving! Many times I’m disappointed in vegan burgers because they just fall apart. Gotta try this one!
The Cheeky Chickpea
November 18, 2018 at 12:20 amThx Jenny😊 Yes this burger will definitely satisfy that craving. You will love it! Thx so much for your comment❤️
John
January 8, 2019 at 10:44 pmExcellent burger recipe! Thanks
★★★★★
The Cheeky Chickpea
January 9, 2019 at 12:54 amThank so much John, glad you like the recipe😊
May Daly
January 11, 2019 at 4:31 pmI don’t like mushrooms what can substitute them.
The Cheeky Chickpea
January 11, 2019 at 5:18 pmThis recipe took me awhile to perfect, so unfortunately I don’t think there is a substitute. The flavour isn’t super mushroomy if that helps. My husband is not a big mushroom fan and he loves these burgers😊 Have a great day May!
Tom
January 17, 2019 at 12:01 amAwesome burger recipe! Thank you!
★★★★★
The Cheeky Chickpea
January 17, 2019 at 1:30 amYou’re very welcome Tom. Glad you enjoyed the recipe, thank you for your comment😊
Diane K
January 22, 2019 at 1:05 amThese are fantastic, love the taste and the texture. My freezer will always have a batch of these burgers. Even got a 2 thumbs up from my carnivore husband. Thank you!
★★★★★
The Cheeky Chickpea
January 22, 2019 at 2:26 amThanks so much Diane!! you sound like me! I try to always have some in the freezer, and my carnivore husband likes them too. haha😊 Have a great day. Thanks for your comment❤️
Haley
April 4, 2019 at 4:01 pmOmg, I would have never thought this was a vegan burger.
The Cheeky Chickpea
April 5, 2019 at 1:21 amI know crazy right!? 😊 thanks for your comment Haley
Jesse Habansky
April 14, 2019 at 11:59 amhi!
So do these freeze well? And if so? Should they be defrosted first or can they go right on the grill from there
The Cheeky Chickpea
April 14, 2019 at 12:55 pmHi Jesse, yes they freeze well. (Cook them first before freezing). Yes they can go right on the grill, just oil slightly first, so they won’t stick! 😊
Laurie
April 25, 2019 at 5:58 pmGot a question. My raw dough is pretty wet. Can I add something to tighten it up?
Thanks
Verna
April 25, 2019 at 10:16 pmif you measured everything correctly it should be fine. it should be a little wet. you could try adding more vital wheat gluten 1 tablespoon at a time. no more than 2, if you really think it’s to wet. hope that helps.
Laurie
April 26, 2019 at 2:58 amThanks for your quick reply, Verna!
I went ahead and added a half cup of
ground up oats. They came out great
after baking and cooling on the baking
sheet.
I think the mushrooms and sautéed
onions had extra moisture, may have
had extra water in the bulgur too.
I will be very aware of that the next
time I make a batch!
Verna
April 26, 2019 at 3:12 amHi Laurie! Glad it worked out for you!! don’t worry if mushrooms and onions have extra moisture but definitely drain the bulgar really well next Time. Sounds tasty with the oats though! 👍
Maranda
May 14, 2019 at 4:12 pmHow many burgers does this make?
Verna
May 14, 2019 at 6:04 pmHi Maranda, it says at top of recipe card. 8-10 patties😊 I usually make 8, 1/2 cup patties. enjoy!
Maranda
May 14, 2019 at 6:21 pmOops! Sorry!
Verna
May 14, 2019 at 6:52 pmit’s all good! have a great day Maranda!
Riley
May 15, 2019 at 1:24 amHi Verna,
I live in Australia so unfortunately I can’t find the bouillon paste or an alternative in shops or online. Can you use vegetable stock powder as a replacement?
Verna
May 15, 2019 at 3:48 amHi Riley! I haven’t tried it but I’m sure it would work just fine! Just add a little and then taste as you go, before adding the vital wheat gluten.😊
Kelly Kann
June 11, 2019 at 3:52 pmOMG! Best vegan burgers by a huge margin!!! This will forever be the recipe I will use. My husband even likes them better than the beyond beef burgers.
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe with the rest of us. I can’t wait to see what else you’ve got waiting for me to discover.
Verna
June 11, 2019 at 4:20 pmThank you so much for your comment Kelly!! You just made my week❤️ My daughter also likes my burgers better than the beyond burgers! I’m actually making them tonight! I haven’t had my burger fix in awhile! Have a great day!