Description
Crafting the perfect Swiss mushroom burger combines juicy beef patties with melted Swiss cheese and sautéed mushrooms. Rich flavors and classic ingredients create a mouthwatering meal you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Mushroom Topping:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Burger Patties:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) steak spice mix
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
Cheese and Buns:
- 4 Swiss cheese slices
- 4 burger buns
- Optional: lettuce
- Optional: tomato
- Optional: mayonnaise
- Optional: mustard
Instructions
- Sauté mushrooms and onions in butter over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until they become golden and soft, releasing their rich, earthy flavors.
- Add minced garlic and Worcestershire sauce to the mushroom mixture, stirring continuously for an additional minute to intensify the aromatic profile.
- Thoroughly combine ground beef with selected seasonings, gently mixing to maintain a tender texture without overworking the meat.
- Carefully form the seasoned beef into four uniform patties, creating slight indentations in the center to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat, around 400°F, ensuring a hot surface for optimal searing and caramelization.
- Grill patties for 3-4 minutes on the first side, developing a robust crust and sealing in juices.
- Flip burgers and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F for food safety.
- During the final minute of cooking, drape Swiss cheese over each patty, allowing it to melt smoothly and create a creamy layer.
- Lightly toast burger buns to add crunch and prevent sogginess.
- Assemble burgers by placing the cheese-topped patty on the bottom bun, generously spooning the mushroom mixture over the top, and completing with preferred condiments.
Notes
- Sauté Mushrooms Slowly caramelize the mushrooms and onions to enhance their natural sweetness and develop deep, rich flavors.
- Seasoning Secrets Mix herbs like thyme or rosemary into the ground beef for an extra layer of aromatic complexity.
- Cheese Melting Technique Use a lid or aluminum foil to trap heat and create perfectly melted Swiss cheese with smooth, even coverage.
- Dietary Adaptations Swap ground beef for plant-based patties or ground turkey to accommodate different dietary preferences while maintaining the burger’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg