Mushroom Beef Burger
Burgers are a staple in many people's diets, and for good reason. They are convenient, delicious, and can be customized to suit anyone's taste buds. However, the traditional beef burger can sometimes become mundane and boring. That's where the mushroom beef burger comes in.
Ingredients
- 12 oz white mushroom-ends trimmed
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices favorite cheese
- 4 hamburger buns-toasted
Instructions
- Process mushrooms in a food processor until paste forms. Paste will resemble thick oatmeal. Transfer paste to a large bowl and cover.
- Microwave mushrooms until liquid begins to boil, 3 minutes, stirring halfway through. Transfer to a fine mesh strainer, press mixture with a spatula to extract the liquid. Remove 1/2 cup of liquid and discard. Return mushrooms back to bowl and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Return mushrooms back to food processor. Add in beef and salt, process mixture until uniform and pulls away from food processor bowl, Divide mixture into 4 patties, shape into 4 1/2" diameter. Sprinkle each side with pepper.
- Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium heat. Place patties in skillet and cook until browned 7 minutes per side. Temperature registers 135' for mid rare and 155' for mid well. Place cheese on burger and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Place on buns and serve with your favorite condiments.