Description
Classic beef-stuffed mushrooms bring robust Italian flavors to your appetizer table. Rich cremini mushrooms cradle seasoned ground beef, creating a savory bite that delights dinner guests with minimal preparation effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 0.5 pound (226 grams) ground beef
- 12 fresh mushrooms
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Binding and Additional Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) bread crumbs
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a sizzling 425F (220C), ensuring a hot environment for roasting the mushrooms.
- Carefully extract the mushroom stems and finely mince them, preparing for flavor integration.
- In a sizzling saucepan over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic until the meat loses its raw appearance and becomes richly caramelized.
- Drain any excess fat from the meat mixture to maintain a clean, concentrated flavor profile.
- Incorporate the finely chopped mushroom stems, a touch of butter, bread crumbs, and season with salt and pepper, creating a robust filling mixture.
- Sauté the combined ingredients for approximately 5 minutes, stirring consistently to develop deep, complex flavors.
- Remove the pan from heat and gently fold in heavy cream, creating a luxurious and creamy texture.
- Delicately dip the mushroom caps in melted butter, ensuring a glossy and rich exterior.
- Generously fill each mushroom cap with the prepared beef mixture, creating a hearty and abundant appetizer.
- Arrange the stuffed mushrooms in a baking dish, strategically positioning them for even cooking.
- Sprinkle a touch of chili powder over the mushrooms, adding a subtle kick of heat and complexity.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to transform into a golden, bubbling delicacy.
Notes
- Choose robust, firm mushrooms with deep caps to hold more filling and prevent soggy results.
- Drain beef mixture thoroughly to keep stuffed mushrooms crispy and prevent excess liquid.
- Consider using lean ground beef or ground turkey for a lighter, healthier version of this appetizer.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary to enhance the beef mixture’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg