A spicy take on the traditional smash burger, perfect for summer and plant-heavy gatherings. Made with vegan beef, jalapenos, smoked tofu, and a spicy mayo, these burgers are sure to delight.
1: Ball up your vegan meat into 4 evenly sized balls.
2: Preheat your flat top or cast iron over high heat. Add 2 tbsp of oil to the pan and place 4 piles of the sliced jalapeno peppers, roughly 2 tbsp per burger.
3: Place your ball of meat on top of the peppers and smash the patties thin using a spatula and something to help push down the spatula, like a potato masher.
4: Place your sliced tofu on the grill and cook for 2 minutes a side, flipping halfway. Mindful not to burn it! Remove and set aside.
5: Carefully flip the patties and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Add the cheese and continue to cook. Add a splash of water to the pan and cover.
6: Combine sriracha and mayo to make a spicy mayo.
7: Build your burgers with enough cream cheese to cover the bottom bun, then the burger with peppers and melted cheese, and top with spicy mayo. Dig in and enjoy!
