I haven't eaten meat for almost 30 years, and I've never actually even had a real hamburger before (I always chose hot dogs at barbecues when I was a kid). So I don't even know what a real hamburger is supposed to taste like! Beyond Meat just came out with these new "meatier" Beyond Burgers [1], which are completely plant-based with "marbled juiciness." As a non meat eater, that didn't really entice me, so I decided to do a taste test with someone who eats meat — my husband. He loves burgers, so I knew he'd give me an honest opinion. Keep reading to learn what these burgers are made of, their nutritional profile, and what a meat eater thought when he took his first bite.
What Does a Raw Beyond Burger Look Like?
At first glance, I was a little weirded out because the uncooked Beyond Burger patties look so much like raw beef. Here they are sprinkled with a little freshly cracked pepper and sea salt, just like my husband would do when preparing beef patties for cooking.