Mushroom Burger Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
901 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mushroom Burger Recipe
Description
This Mushroom Burger Recipe features classic ground beef patties paired with a flavorful mushroom sauce made from shiitake mushrooms cooked in red wine, beef broth, and fresh thyme. The mushrooms are sautéed in butter and simmered until the liquid reduces and coats them, imparting depth and umami.
Ground beef is portioned into four equal patties and frozen briefly to help them hold together better on the grill or skillet without breaking apart. The patties should be seasoned lightly with salt and pepper to avoid drying out the meat. After cooking, the mushroom sauce and caramelized onions are layered on top of the patties along with Swiss cheese, all served on soft Kaiser rolls, making a hearty and flavorful burger.
This recipe’s emphasis on the mushroom-wine reduction adds a savory component that enriches the beef burger, creating a more elevated sandwich experience. The use of red wine and thyme in the sauce brings pronounced aromatic notes, while caramelized onions add sweetness and texture contrast.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef 20/80
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme minced, fresh
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 4 Kaiser roll
- 4 lices swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup onion caramelized
Instructions
- Open bottle of red wine, measure 1 cup, set aside. Start drinking what remains in the bottle. (All said with sarcasm... or is it?)
- Divide ground beef into 4 equal parts and form hamburger patties, make sure to read my "tips for a better burger). Stack into a tower (separated by wax paper) or put on a plate in a single layer and put into the freezer. Freezing will congeal the beef together and give you less probability of patty breakage (sounds official, huh?).
- In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms, burgundy wine, beef broth and thyme. Coat mushrooms well in sauce and simmer until all liquids are absorbed or evaporated. Remove from heat and set aside. If at any point mushrooms get too dry, add a small amount of wine and put on a stove burner over low heat to re-moisten.
- Remove hamburger patties from the freezer and season with salt and pepper. Do not over season with salt. It can dry up the natural juices resulting in dry patties.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the burgers for 2 minutes on each side, then move them to a lower-heat area of the grill. Cook another 2-3 minutes for medium-rare burgers, 3-4 minutes for medium, or 5-6 minutes for well-done burgers. Remove and allow to rest for 3-4 minutes before assembling.
- Toast Kaiser rolls in the over or toaster if desired.
- Assemble your gigantic burger! Take one patty, one slice of Swiss cheese, a scoop of caramelized onions and a scoop of shiitake mushrooms to each burger.
- If you've tried this recipe at home, please come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 901 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 901kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 194mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 910mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 348mg | 35% |
| Iron | 6.4mg | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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