15+ Mouth-Watering Beyond Meat Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Is Beyond Meat considered processed food? ›

It may seem obvious that a burger patty made of plants is a healthier option than a meat-based burger. However, some vegan meat alternatives, such as Beyond Meat, are considered processed because they are made from food isolates and extracts rather than whole beans and chopped mushrooms.

Just like animal-derived meat, you should keep Beyond Beef® at refrigerated temperature until you cook it on the stovetop, griddle, or grill. Use within 3 days of opening if purchased frozen, thaw in fridge, and use within 10 days. If kept frozen, use by date printed on pack.

Beyond Meat recommends thawing Beyond Burgers before cooking them for the best taste and texture, and to make sure they're heated all the way through. However, you can cook them from frozen if you're in a pinch. If you cook Beyond Burgers from frozen, extend the cooking time by about two minutes on each side.

Compared to a ¼ lb. U.S. beef burger, producing a ¼ lb. Beyond Burger requires: 99% less water.

The suits allege Beyond Meat Inc., which sells plant-based meat-substitute products, miscalculates and overstates the protein content in its foods and misleads consumers about the nutritional benefits, compared to traditional meat products.

Remember that plant-based meats are a processed food and may contain inflammatory additives if your diet is low in omega-3 fats.

Can you freeze Beyond Burgers? If products are purchased thawed, we do not recommend refreezing and suggest following the stickered best by date. If the product was purchased frozen, it can be stored in the freezer following the printed best by date.

"The newest version is packed with vitamins and minerals, most notably providing 20% of the daily value for iron and 100% of the daily value for vitamin B12, which are two nutrients of concern for vegans and vegetarians," says the Good Housekeeping Institute's Nutrition Lab Director, Stefani Sassos, RDN.

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.

Place the burgers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If you're cooking multiple burgers, make sure they aren't overlapping. Place the air fryer basket in the preheated air fryer and cook the Beyond Meat burgers for 14-16 minutes, flipping halfway through. If the burgers are thawed, cook for 9-12 minutes.

How to pan fry beyond a burger? ›

Heat pan to medium-high heat and cook Beyond Burger® thoroughly, for at least 3.5-4 minutes per side.

However, you can cook frozen Beyond Burgers in the air fryer. You'll need to cook them longer than refrigerated Beyond Burgers. I cook frozen Beyond Burgers in the air fryer at 360°F for 6 minutes then flip them over and cook another 5-6 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

On the negative side, the cons of the business model include price competition, supply chain challenges and consumer preferences. Beyond Meat's products are typically more expensive than animal-based meat. This limits market penetration into cost-conscious consumer groups.

“Compared to a meat-based burger, Beyond and Impossible contain roughly the same amount of saturated fat and more sodium,” she says, both of which, when over-consumed, can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Weak sales

That slump was concentrated in the key U.S. market retail niche, which was down 34% as consumers looked for ways to stretch their grocery budgets. Beyond Meat also reported far weaker sales at its restaurant partners, indicating stubborn demand challenges.

Swapping meat with Beyond Meat resulted in some impressive health findings, according to one study, including reduced LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol and body weight. But while these plant-based products don't appear to be inherently damaging to our health, they are undeniably ultra-processed.

However, we do know that consuming a high quantity of processed food – specifically what's known as 'ultra-processed' – is bad for health. Almost all meat substitute products are processed: this is needed to mimic the texture, flavour and appearance of conventional meat, or to achieve a similar protein contribution.

Though the base of plant-based meats is a plant (usually soybeans, peas, and/or wheat), these ingredients have been highly processed. In most cases the main ingredients are stripped down to high-protein, low-fiber, colorless powders mixed with preservatives, oils, natural or artificial coloring, gums, and seasonings.