Mushroom Swiss Burger with Venison
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4.8
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
325 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mushroom Swiss Burger with Venison
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This is a game version of the classic mushroom Swiss burger you see in hamburger joints all over the country: A big ole' meat patty, topped with grilled or sauteed onions and mushrooms, served with cheese, usually Swiss. Mustard is the traditional accompaniment here.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground venison
- 3 tablespoons mushroom powder
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced thin into half-moons
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- hamburger buns
- 6 slices of Swiss cheese
- mustard
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Instructions
- Mix into the meat the dried mushroom powder and celery seed. Shape the meat into patties. When you do this, don't overwork your meat or your hamburgers will become tough and chewy. Crumbly is better than tough, to my mind. Also, press a little indentation into the center of each patty: This helps the patty keep its shape once cooked, because when meat cooks it tightens up and will turn into a ball shape if you don't have that indentation.
- Get a large saute pan hot over high heat and add the mushrooms. Shake the pan frequently so they don't all stick, and cook the mushrooms until they release their water, about 2 to 4 minutes. As soon as the water has mostly bubbled away, add the olive oil, some salt and the sliced onion and saute until everything has nicely browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.
- Salt your burgers and grill them (or cook them in any other way) to your liking. I like mine medium, so I grill over medium-high heat about 4 to 6 minutes per side. I only flip my burgers once. When you flip the burger, let it cook about halfway on the second side before slapping a slice of cheese on the patty. Close the grill lid to let it melt.
- To build the burger, toast the buns if you want first. Paint with mustard or whatever, then lay down a patty. Top with the mushrooms and onions and have at it! Serve with a salad and a cold beer.
Notes
- You can buy porcini powder online, or, here is how to make porcini powder at home.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
119mg
(5%)
Potassium
880mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 880mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
24 reviews
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