Vegan Shack Burger by Thee Burger Dude

Ingredients

• 1 burger bun
• 4 oz plant-based meat
• 2 slices Roma tomato
• 1 leaf green lettuce
• 1 slice vegan American cheese
• 1 cup vegan mayo
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 1/2 tsp dill pickle brine
• 1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp neutral oil
• 1 tsp vegan butter or oil, for toasting buns

Instructions

1. Make the Shack sauce by combining vegan mayo, Dijon mustard, ketchup, dill pickle brine, vegan Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then refrigerate for 5 minutes.
2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, brush the bun with vegan butter or oil, and toast it until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
3. Form the plant-based meat into a 3 to 4 oz ball, add the oil to the hot skillet, and smash the ball to about 1/2 inch thick with a sturdy spatula.
4. Cook the patty for about 2 minutes, until a deep brown crust forms on the bottom and it releases from the pan.
5. Flip the patty, add the vegan cheese, splash in a few drops of water, cover immediately, and steam until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.
6. Assemble the burger on the bottom bun with Shack sauce, the patty, tomato slices, lettuce, more sauce, and the top bun, then serve immediately.