How to Sous Vide Veggie Burgers? [Quick Guide]

Vegetarians and vegans often face a challenge when it comes to food preparation, especially when they’re cooking for a crowd.

There are countless recipes for vegan dishes that leave the non-vegetarian at the table wanting, but are there any recipes out there that are specifically designed for the vegan?

If you’re thinking about starting to cook and serve vegetarian meals, then you might be interested in this article.

To sous vide veggie burgers put your pre-cooked ground meat into a ziploc bag.

Then add the desired amount of liquid ingredients. Press the air out of the bag, seal it, and vacuum seal it.

Then place in the refrigerator for an hour to allow the meat to firm up.

Once that’s done, heat your sous vide machine to 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Then follow the normal cooking instructions for your particular recipe.

In this article, you’ll find the recipe for sous vide veggie burgers and even some simple tips to help you get started.

Sous vide cooking is one of the most exciting and innovative trends in the food industry today. It’s an effective and simple way to cook a wide variety of foods from fish to chicken to vegetables—and it’s also an extremely safe and healthy way to cook meat.

What is a Veggie Burger?

This is a patty made up of finely chopped vegetables, with a binder, mayonnaise, cheese, and spices. The term is probably derived from the American “vegetable patty,” also known as a “vegetable burger.” It’s typically served as a hamburger, but can be served as a sandwich, in a wrap, on a bun or other bread, etc.

What is a Beyond Burger?

A Beyond Burger is an alternative to meat made from plants. It is high in protein and low in fat. The beef has been replaced with pea protein, which is derived from peas. 

It is also gluten-free, so it won’t have the same texture.

Why Sous Vide a Beyond Burger?

Because it’s delicious. Beyond is an excellent patty that is made from all natural ingredients and provides healthy protein. We wanted to give the Beyond Burger an extra kick by cooking it sous vide. We found this method to be more precise and controllable than just baking.

Also, it’s a fun way to cook the burger without feeling like you’re in a kitchen.

Can You Sous Vide Beyond Burgers?

Yes! And there is no reason why you can’t sous vide beyond burgers. But the sous vide process is pretty much the same no matter what you want to do with it. It’s just a matter of where you want to do it.

How Healthy is a Beyond Burger?

According to the USDA Food Pyramid, people over the age of nine should limit their intake of saturated fat, trans fats, and cholesterol. However, this does not apply to Beyond burgers or any of the other Beyond products, because these foods have less than 1 gram of saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol.

So, even though they are higher in protein than traditional ground beef, they are still low in calories, and the meat itself contains no cholesterol or saturated fats.

What temperature do you sous vide Beyond Burgers?

You will be surprised to know that it is 160°F. The Beyond Burger is not cooked with any kind of heat, but cooked with a combination of sous vide technique and special food chemistry.

The burger is actually frozen for 10 minutes at 160°F, then plunged into a hot water bath at 165°F for an additional 5 minutes. This process seals in juices and other flavors.

What is an Impossible Burger?

An Impossible Burger is a slice of artificial meat that is made to look like real meat. It contains mostly soybeans with wheat flour, potato starch, coconut oil and other fillers.

It tastes like a regular burger but doesn’t contain any real meat. The product is produced by Impossible Foods and distributed by White Wave Foods.

How Healthy is an Impossible Burger?

An impossible burger is a vegetarian hamburger that tastes like beef. Impossible Foods is one of many companies working to make the meat taste better and healthier by using food-based ingredients.

According to Impossible Foods, their burger is the healthiest in the world because it doesn’t contain any antibiotics, hormones, or steroids. It’s also sustainable because it uses 95 percent less water and 90 percent less land than conventional meat production.

In addition, the company says it does not produce greenhouse gas emissions and is more affordable for consumers.

Can you sous vide Impossible Burgers?

Yes. They’re just as good as regular burgers, and they’re much healthier for you.

What temperature do you sous vide Impossible Burgers?

Sous vide Impossible Burgers are cooked to an internal temperature of 165F / 74C.

How to Cook Sous Vide Beyond Burgers and Impossible Burgers?

Ingredients

Well, first you have to choose your vegetables. You can use bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, or any other veg you like. Also, add some spices that you think will compliment your burger. We like to add a little garlic and onion powder, black pepper and salt.

Also, you can add a good dose of cayenne pepper. We like to keep the meat to a minimum, so if we add beef or chicken it is only 1/4 cup per burger. When you cook it, we suggest cooking it slowly over low heat for about 20 minutes per side.

If you don’t want to do this in the water bath, we would recommend doing this on a grill instead.

How to to Sous Vide Beyond Burgers

Please follow the steps given below.

1. Add the ingredients into a medium sauce pan (non-reactive)

2. Heat on high, cover with lid and bring to a boil.

3. Once at a full boil remove from heat, let sit for about 10 minutes.

4. Place into a bowl of cold water to cool down quickly.

5. Remove from water, pat dry, and place onto a sheet tray.

6. Using the Sous Vide Precision Cooker and placing it in a warm oven (200 degrees), cook for 5 hours.

7. Remove from oven, wrap in plastic wrap, then refrigerate overnight.

8. Remove from refrigerator and grill in the oven on medium high heat for 30 minutes.

9. Serve with a side salad of your choice and a side of beans or rice.

How to Sous Vide Impossible Burgers

Please follow these steps to sous vide Impossible Burgers:

1. Pre-heat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Place all of your ingredients into a food processor and combine. You will be using two pounds of meat.

3. Once you have combined your ingredients in the food processor, place them into a plastic bag.

4. Place the bag in the sous vide machine at a temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. You should have a cooking time of about six hours.

5. Once the six hours are up, remove the bag from the machine and place it in the fridge. This should make your Impossible Burger taste amazing.

What is better – Impossible or Beyond Meat?

The Impossible Burger is a great choice if you’re looking for a meat substitute. It is also a bit less meat-like, which makes it more suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  They both taste good, so it’s a matter of personal preference.

Sous Vide Vegan Burgers FAQ

What’s the best way to season burgers?

Follow these steps for an awesome taste:

1. Buy a bunch of onions and wait 2 weeks to use them.

2. Cut the onions in half and place in a plastic bag with a handful of salt and close the bag. Wait about 2 months before using.

3. Take one onion at a time and cut off the top part (the root) and rub it vigorously between your hands. You can now use the onion like a potato.

4. Put the onions in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer. When you want to cook the burgers, take out the onions and let them thaw. Peel off the skins, and you can then slice the onion into thin slices.

5. Use one of the two methods to season the burgers.

6. Add any toppings that you like.

Can we add any flavorings to the sous vide bag when cooking the burgers?

Yes you can. If you want to add more flavors, then you could just make a few additions before putting into the bag. A mixture of finely chopped onion and garlic would be one of the simplest.

If you are using other vegetables like green peppers, mushrooms, sweetcorn or peas then you may also want to add some of these. Also if you want to add more flavor and make your own burgers, you could just sauté the vegies in the sous vide bag with some herbs and spices.

This would be a great way to create a vegetarian burger. You could also mix together some different seasonings and rubs to create a different flavor.

Is searing a burger before bagging it a good idea?

It is a bad idea. The reason why the burgers are seared is to make sure that there is no fat left on the burger and to make sure the inside is cooked. If you leave the fat on the burger, the burger will not cook properly.

See also: Guide to Searing Sous Vide Steaks

Do sous vide burgers need to rest before searing?

Yes, they do! Sous vide cooking is a low-temperature (160 degrees F), a long-cooking method that requires a little more planning. Sous vide uses an immersion circulator to maintain a consistent temperature within your food, but that doesn’t mean you can’t sear and serve right away.

Do sous vide burgers need to rest after searing?

No. They are best served right away. The reason is that the patty juices that come out during the searing process will form a protective film over the outside of the burger which will prevent further cooking and dry out the meat.

You can remove this crust by placing the burgers on a rack while they finish cooking.

Conclusion

Sous vide cooking is a technique that uses vacuum sealing to keep foods at a precise temperature for an extended period of time. It’s used for marinating and cooking meat, but can be used to make everything from veggie burgers to risotto.

We have been using the immersion circulator at home for years now, and I think it’s a fantastic way to cook. The only downside is the price tag. But once you get the hang of it, it’s really easy to do.

If you’re interested in learning more about this technique, check other articles on Sous Vide published on our website.