Blue Cheese Mushroom Blended Burger

Meaty crimini mushrooms are finely chopped in a food processor, quickly sauteed to release all the flavours, and then combined with lean ground beef to make a BIG burger that doesn’t skimp on flavour! The addition of blue cheese takes this umami burger to the top!

Recipe and photo by Brittany of My Daily Randomness.

Prep Time: 10 mins. | Cook Time: 20 mins.

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh crimini mushrooms, finely chopped and cooked

1 lb. lean ground beef

1/3 cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg

1/2 tsp dehydrated minced garlic

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp dehydrated minced onion

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes

Crumbled blue cheese (optional)

Method

1. In a food processor, finely chop mushrooms.

2. In a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat, cook chopped mushrooms until most of the moisture has been evaporated, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

3. In a large bowl combine cooled mushrooms, beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and spices. Using your hands mix until incorporated.

4. Form into patties, and cook either on the barbecue or on the stove-top until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Place burger patty on buns and top crumbled blue cheese, and any other toppings you desire. Serve hot!