In today's fast-paced world, many individuals are actively seeking healthier and more sustainable dietary choices, and the veggie burger has emerged as a popular and delicious alternative to traditional meat-based burgers. Bobby Flay, a celebrated chef known for his culinary expertise, has crafted a veggie burger recipe that tantalizes the taste buds while providing a nutritious and satisfying meal. Whether you're a vegetarian, seeking a healthier option, or simply curious about exploring new flavors, this article delves into the best ways to create Bobby Flay's veggie burger, offering tips and variations to customize it to your preferences.
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PERFECT BURGER
Bobby's Flay's Perfect Burger recipe from Food Network needs only a handful of ingredients, a hot grill and toasted hamburger buns.
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
- IF USING A GRILL: Heat a gas grill to high or heat coals in a charcoal grill until they glow bright orange and ash over. Brush the burgers with the oil. Grill the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes for beef and 5 minutes for turkey. Flip over the burgers. Cook beef burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the second side, 4 minutes for medium rare (3 minutes if topping with cheese; see step 3) or until cooked to desired degree of doneness. Cook turkey burgers until cooked throughout, about 5 minutes on the second side.
- IF USING A GRILL PAN: Heat a grill pan over high heat on top of the stove. Cook the burgers as for a grill, above.
- IF USING A SAUTE PAN OR GRIDDLE (PREFERABLY CAST IRON): Heat the oil in the pan or griddle over high heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Cook the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes for beef and 5 minutes for turkey. Flip over the burgers. Cook beef burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the second side, 4 minutes for medium rare (3 minutes if topping with cheese) or until cooked to desired degree of doneness. Cook turkey burgers until cooked throughout, about 5 minutes on the second side.
- Add the cheese, if using, to the tops of the burgers during the last minute of cooking and top with a basting cover, close the grill cover, or tent the burgers with aluminum foil to melt the cheese.
- Sandwich the hot burgers between the buns and serve immediately.
THE BOBBY FLAY BURGER
Back in 2003, before he was a fast-food impresario, Bobby Flay gave this recipe for a Cubano-style burger to Jonathan Reynolds of The Times. "The best burgers are made on an iron surface and cooked medium, so they're not too soft and you can get a crust," he said at the time. "If you press your burger bun like a Cubano, you get crisp on the outside, soft on the inside." He adorned the patty with two slices of Swiss, smoked ham and pickles, then slipped the package into the bun and pressed it hard on the grill. "We are not ready for micro greens on our national dish," he said. The result continues to amaze.
Provided by Jonathan Reynolds
Categories lunch, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Form meat into 4 patties. Season with salt and pepper. Cook in a sauté pan on high until medium rare, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- Spread mayo and mustard on each bun. Place a slice of cheese on the bottom of the bun. Top with the meat, a slice of ham, another slice of cheese, 2 sliced pickles and the top of the bun.
- Cook until cheese has melted on a heated sandwich press or in a large skillet over high heat with a heated heavy skillet placed on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 629, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1374 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BREAKFAST BURGER (BOBBY FLAY)
Saw this on the CBS early show and they looked delicious! I don't know if I would eat these for breakfast, but they sure would hit the spot after a night out.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- MaKe the Shoestring Fries: Heat oil to 375 degrees F. Slice the potatoes lengthwise into 1/8-inch slices. Then cut each slice into 1/8-inch long strips. Add the strips in batches, separating them when they hit the oil. Fry until golden brown, remove and drain on paper towels and season with salt.
- Make the Burgers: Divide the meat into four equal portions (6-ounces each). Form each portion into loosely into a 3/4 -inch burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
- Cook the burger until slightly charred on both sides and cooked to desired doneness. Add the American cheese, during the last minute of cooking. Remove the burgers to a plate and loosely tent.
- Reduce the heat of the pan/griddle to medium heat. Crack the eggs onto the cooking surface you used for the burgers and season the tops with salt and pepper. Let the eggs cook until the white just sets up, about 45 seconds. Gently flip the eggs over (trying not to break the yellow) and cook for 10 seconds. Place the eggs on top of the cheese on the burger. Place the burgers on a bun and top with the bacon and some of the shoestring fries. Drizzle fries with chipotle ketchup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2783.6, Fat 266.9, SaturatedFat 43, Cholesterol 352.9, Sodium 794.2, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 51.6
Tips:
- Use a food processor to quickly and easily chop the vegetables. This will save you time and effort, and it will also help to ensure that the vegetables are evenly chopped.
- Don't overmix the veggie burger mixture. Overmixing can make the burgers tough and dense. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a large skillet to cook the veggie burgers. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Cook the veggie burgers over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
- Flip the veggie burgers halfway through cooking. This will help to ensure that they are cooked evenly.
- Serve the veggie burgers on your favorite bun with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Veggie burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are packed with vegetables and nutrients, and they can be customized to your liking. With a little planning and effort, you can make delicious veggie burgers that your whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give these veggie burgers a try.
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