What to add as extra starch for a burger? [closed]

A classic burger consists of a beef patty, some salad/ tomato/ onion, a burger bun and some sauces. That already has all the components of a well balanced reasonably healthy meal but a typical burger bun doesn't provide much starch. The classic solution is to take an order of fries on the side. That works but I'm looking for something I can add as an extra layer to the burger.

My first thought was to make a double burger with a beef patty and a vegan burger patty but the vegan patties are usually high in protein because they try to imitate the meat.

What are good options to add as an extra layer in my burger to make the burger a more balanced meal?

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Best Answer

One option would be a hash brown - that's mainly potato, so starchy and tasty. It's like putting the fried in the burger. You could also add another layer of bread of some sort, as in some commercial double burgers.

If you actually want to get closer to dietary guidelines, you'll need to up the veg. Veggie/vegan burgers are quite variable, so check the labels if you're buying them. Bean burgers for example have a fair bit of carbohydrate as well as being a decent source of protein.

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One option would be a hash brown - that's mainly potato, so starchy and tasty. It's like putting the fried in the burger. You could also add another layer of bread of some sort, as in some commercial double burgers.

What helps a burger stick together?

Add 1 egg yolk per pound of hamburger. It won't add appreciably to the fat content and will bind the meat beautifully. The other thing you can do is add canned, drained, crushed black beans or chickpeas to the hamburger. The starch from the beans will bind the meat together and add an interesting taste.

Can you put cornstarch in burgers?

The modest amount of cornstarch used further helps hold the patties together. At the bottom of today's recipe, I give you the option of omitting the bread crumbs and adding an extra teaspoon of cornstarch.

How do you moisten a burger?

A little extra moisture helps even well-done burgers stay juicy and tender, even if they're made from 90 percent lean ground beef. Mix in 1/4 to 1/2 cup water per pound of ground beef before forming your patties to reap the tenderizing benefit of H20.

How do you keep the middle of a burger from swelling?

Make a thumbprint in the middle of the patty Using a thumb, make a deep depression in the center of each patty to keep the burger from puffing up and bulging in the center. Otherwise, \u201cIt plumps up like a football and people smash it down. That's the last thing you want to do,\u201d Flay said.

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