Savory Mushroom Cheeseburgers
Servings
2Serving size
1 burgerThis recipe can be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers.
Serve with Cole Slaw or Creamed Shredded Brussels Sprouts or Creamed Spinach or Low Sodium Creamed Spinach or Parsnip French Fries
Ingredients
| 1 tsp. Olive oil |
| 12 ounces Crimini mushrooms (sliced) |
| 6 ounces 95/5 Ground beef |
| 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1 tsp. Dried or rubbed sage |
| 2 slice, thick/large (1/2 thick) Tomatoes |
| 1 ounce Provolone cheese |
| 2 roll Whole wheat hamburger buns (or gluten-free hamburger buns) |
| 2 leaf, large Iceberg lettuce |
Instructions
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, tossing frequently, until caramelized (about 10 minutes). Remove to a plate and place in the refrigerator to cool.
When the mushrooms are cool mix 2/3 with the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and sage until well blended. Pat into two burgers.
When ready to cook heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the burgers and cook for about 7 minutes on the first side. Turn.
Top the burgers with the remaining mushrooms, a slice of tomato and then the cheese. Cook for about 7 - 10 minutes until the cheese has melted slighty.
Serve on a hamburger bun topped with lettuce.
Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Cole Slaw
Place celery seed, flour, dry mustard, granulated sugar, egg yolk, cayenne pepper, salt and milk in a blender. Blend on low while slowly adding the vinegar. Transfer contents of blender to a sauce pan and heat over high heat, whisking continuously. As the sauce heats, check the temperature with a…
Creamed Shredded Brussels Sprouts
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes. Adjust the heat so that the pan is hot enough to very lightly brown some of the Brussels sprouts but not too brown. Add the nutmeg, milk,…
Creamed Spinach
Place the spinach in a strainer and press with a rubber spatula or spoon until all excess water is removed. Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook about 5 minutes until softened. Add the spinach and cook for about 2 minutes.…
Low Sodium Creamed Spinach
Place the spinach in a strainer and press with a rubber spatula or spoon until all excess water is removed. Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook about 5 minutes until softened. Add the spinach and cook for about 2 minutes.…
Parsnip French Fries
Peel the parsnips and cut lengthwise into the shape of thick French fries. Place them in a mixing bowl with cold water and ice cubes. Soak for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. After soaking the parsnips, drain them and then pat dry with a paper towel. Place the parsnips…
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Recipe Notes
This juicy burger is full of savory flavor and so easy to make. It’s worth the extra step to brown the mushrooms and blend them into the burger. Delicious.