How to Make Detroit Street Filling Station’s Del Burger

Try this vegan spin on a local classic
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Detroit Street Filling Station’s Del Burger

Ann Arbor restaurant Detroit Street Filling Station pays homage to a townie classic — the former Del Rio’s famous Det Burger — with its Del Burger. This vegan-friendly option is made with Violife cheddar, a tempeh patty, and homemade herb aioli. Find the recipe below.

How to Make Detroit Street Filling Station’s Del Burger 

Ingredients

1 tempeh burger patty (Try The Brinery Burger Pattie, thebrinery.com for retailers)

1 slice Violife Just Like Cheddar 

1 Tbsp. lager

Cremini mushrooms, olives, onions, and poblano peppers (for grilled vegetable topping)

Lettuce, tomato, and herb aioli* 

Oat-wheat bun

*Herb Aioli:

Vegan mayo 

1 scallion, minced

1 tsp. dash parsley 

1 tsp. lemon juice 

1 tsp. granulated garlic

Whisk all ingredients together.

Marinade:

1 cup vegan Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

2 heaping Tbsp. brown sugar 

1/2 cup minced garlic 

1/4 cup sunflower oil 

1 Tbsp. onion powder 

1 Tbsp. black pepper

1/2 Tbsp. salt 

1/2 Tbsp. liquid smoke

Whisk all ingredients together. 

Directions

Immerse The Brinery Burger Pattie in marinade for at least 12 hours. Remove patties from marinade and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees, then set aside to cool. Slice and sauté onions, cremini mushrooms, poblano peppers, and kalamata olives in a saucepan. Once they’re done cooking, toss with salt and pepper. Sauté the patty for a few minutes on each side. Top with the grilled vegetable mixture and a slice of vegan cheddar cheese. Squirt about a tablespoon of lager in the pan. Cover and steam with beer until the cheese is fully melted. Grill bun and spread herb aioli on the top slice. Add the burger with toppings and cheese; top that with tomato slices and lettuce. Enjoy!


Detroit Street Filling Station, 300 Detroit St., Ann Arbor; 734-224-8262; thelunchrooma2.com