12 Recipes with Plant-Based Meat That Go Beyond Burgers (2024)

FAQs

What is the best way to cook Beyond Meat? ›

Do not consume raw. Heat non-stick pan over medium-high heat, add Beyond Mince. Cook for 5-8 minutes, breaking up to desired crumble size and stirring frequently. If adding sauce, simmer for up to 30 minutes.

In recipes using animal meat, we often call for browning the meat before adding the other ingredients. But because plant-based meat cooks through so quickly, it's better to do the opposite: Start your aromatics and longer-cooking vegetables first, adding the meat only once the aromatics and vegetables are softened.

Unfortunately, even though an alternative to beef is better for the environment, it may not necessarily be better for your health. The Beyond Meat burger has 18 ingredients, the Impossible Burger has 21. Both are highly processed and contain several additives and inflammatory oils.

While your grill preheats, you can season your Beyond Burgers. I like to use salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, onion powder and a pinch of smoked paprika.

Using heating, cooling, and pressure, we create the fibrous texture of meat from plant-based proteins. Then, we mix in fats, minerals, fruit and vegetable-based colors, natural flavors, and carbohydrates to replicate the appearance, juiciness, and flavor of meat.

If buying frozen defrost thoroughly before frying. Boiling, microwaving or reheating once cooked. Do not consume raw.

The quickest and easiest way to boost flavor in plant-based meat (meatless) dishes is to increase the amount and numbers of herbs and spices in the dish.

Veggie Proteins (Beyond Meat, Tofu, Tempeh, Seitan): Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to several hours. If marinating overnight, cut tofu into larger slices so it doesn't fall apart when you cook it.

As some plant-based meat and mock meat products are created to replicate animal meat, they may undergo more processing. This leads to a high content of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar.

The 5 year endeavor is designed to provide peer-reviewed, clinically significant studies on the health implications of a plant-based diet, including plant-based meat. Initial findings have reported the improvement of several cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as LDL cholesterol levels and TMAO.

What is the best way to cook plant-based burgers? ›

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Coat the bottom of the skillet with oil and cook the patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until well-charred and cooked through. Remove from the heat, brush with Worcestershire sauce, and serve with desired fixings.

Can You Marinate Beyond Burgers? You can definitely marinate Beyond Burgers. You can also work herbs and spices into your Beyond Meat patties because they're designed to feel like normal beef rounds.

Beyond Stack Burger is designed to be cooked from frozen and is ready to eat in just 6 minutes. Preheat a skillet to medium heat, lightly oil the surface, and cook the patty for ~3 mins/side. Or preheat a grill to medium heat, lightly brush the grill with oil, and then cook the frozen patties covered for ~3 mins/side.

Beyond Stack Burger is designed to be cooked from frozen and is ready to eat in just 6 minutes. Preheat a skillet to medium heat, lightly oil the surface, and cook the patty for ~3 mins/side. Or preheat a grill to medium heat, lightly brush the grill with oil, and then cook the frozen patties covered for ~3 mins/side.

U.S. consumers' doubts about the health of plant-based meat – fed partly by advertising from the meat industry – has been a consistent problem. The outgoing Beyond Burger contains 25 percent of the recommended daily intake of saturated fat, for example, and 17 percent of the recommended intake of sodium.

Can You Undercook Beyond Meat? Yes, you can. Cooked beyond Meat should have a crisp-cooked exterior portion, while the interior should be slightly pink. In your eyes, it might appear to be uncooked, but that's what you're supposed to be able to see.