# Quarter-Pound Meatless Patties MorningStar Farms' Steakhouse Style Burger is Rich in Plant Protein By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-01-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-style-burger References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CzJq5l0OD3z/) & [morningstarfarms](https://www.morningstarfarms.com/en_US/products/veggie-burgers/msf-veggie-burgers-steakhouse-style-burger.html)  MorningStar Farms makes a variety of plant-based burgers and the newest addition to its meatless patty assortment is a Steakhouse Style Burger. This juicy, meaty quarter-pound burger is powered by 100% plant protein and it's full of savory flavors and satisfying textures to entice vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians alike. These versatile quarter-pound meatless patties with soy protein can be prepared in several ways. According to MorningStar Farms, making these [plant-based veggie burger patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilld-and-beyond-meat) in the oven yields the juiciest results, air fryers make them extra crispy, microwaves are the quickest and skillets are the classic, recommended method. Alternatively, those who want a [smoky steakhouse experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-steak-filet) at home can also opt to prepare [MorningStar Farms'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morningstar-farms-chikn-fries) thick Steakhouse Style Burger on the grill. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Burgers:** The rising popularity of plant-based burgers presents opportunities for innovative protein alternatives in the food industry. - **Meatless Protein:** The demand for meatless protein options creates a market for high-quality, plant-based meat alternatives. - **Versatile Meat Substitutes:** The versatility of meat substitutes in various cooking methods opens up possibilities for creative plant-based dishes. ### Where This Applies - **Food Industry:** The food industry can explore new product development in the plant-based burger market to meet the growing demand. - **Protein Alternatives:** The protein alternatives industry can develop innovative meatless options that cater to the preferences of vegans, vegetarians, and flexitarians. - **Home Cooking Appliances:** The home cooking appliances industry can capitalize on the versatility of plant-based meat substitutes by designing appliances that enhance their preparation in different cooking methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restaurant-Style Frozen Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-praegers-grillhouse-burger.md) - [Microwavable Vegan Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-burger-patty.md) - [Prepackaged Meat-Free Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-steaks.md) - [Textural Veggie-Rich Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-burgers.md) - [Flavorful Veg-Forward Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles.md) - [Authentic Plant-Based Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunk-foods.md) - [Pre-Seasoned Plant-Based Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-steak-flavors.md) - [Plant-Based Beef Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this.md) - [Versatile Vegan-Friendly Steak Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-steakpieces.md)