Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Cheddar Burger

This recipe is for a pretty classic burger, but jazzed up with the most synergistically awesome flavour-enhancers of all time: mushrooms, caramelized onions and old cheddar. The caramelized onion part means that the patties are a tad bit more time-consuming than my usual fare. But the time is well, well worth it for the extra flavour punch. Just trust me on this one.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Sarah from Kiwi & Bean.

Prep Time: 45 mins. | Cook Time: 10 mins. | Makes: 8 burgers.

Ingredients

2 pounds good quality ground beef
2 onions, sliced in thin half moons
1/2 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup grated extra old cheddar cheese
Few sprigs fresh thyme
Salt and pepper

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions, and let them cook, stirring every few minutes, until they are very soft and very brown. If they start to look dry, drizzle in the balsamic vinegar.
2. When the onions are cooked, remove them to a bowl and add the sliced mushrooms to the pan. Do NOT flip them over or even touch them until they turn brown, then flip them and let the other side brown. When they are nice and brown, take them off the heat and dump them into the onion bowl.
3. Let the onion-mushroom mixture cool, and then chop it up very finely. Combine the chopped onion-mushroom mixture with the ground beef, thyme and cheddar. Gently mix it all together with your hands, and then form into 8 burger patties.
4. Season the patties with salt and pepper just before putting them on the grill. Grill them to desired doneness, and serve on buns or lettuce leaves.
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Mushroom Halloumi Burger

Recipe courtesy of Peter from Souvlaki For The Soul.

Prep Time: 5 mins. | Cook Time: 10 mins.

Ingredients

2 portabello mushroom with the stems trimmed
1 thick slice of halloumi cheese
carmelized onions
chargrilled peppers
olive oil
micro herbs to garnish
wedge, chips or fries to serve

Method

1. Place the two portabello mushroom caps in a non stick pan and drizzle a little olive oil over them.
2. Cook for two minutes on each side and then place the pan in a preheated 180 deg C oven and cook off the mushrooms for five minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Heat another pan with a little olive oil and once it’s heated place your thick slice of halloumi on one side. Allow it to cook for 2-3 mins until it forms a nice brown crust, turn it over and repeat again.
4. Once it’s cooked remove from the pan and set aside.
5. Take one of the mushroom caps and place some chargrilled peppers on the base, then the halloumi, followed by some caramelised onions. Garnish with micro herbs and top with another mushroom cap. Serve with your favourite potatoes on the side.

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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!
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Blended Turkey Avocado Mushroom Burger

These juicy turkey burgers are extra satisfying when blended with 50% mushrooms and topped with fresh, creamy Avocados and Swiss cheese.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Mushroom Council.

Prep Time: 10 mins. | Cook Time: 25 mins. | Serves: 6

Ingredients

½ lb.  mushrooms, finely chopped
1 lb.  lean ground turkey
1 tsp Mexican seasoning
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 cup baby spinach
1 medium tomato, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
5 hamburger buns
Toppings: Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles

Method

1. Place the mushrooms in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped.
2. In a large bowl combine mushrooms, turkey, seasoning, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs and egg; mix all ingredients until incorporated. Form into 6 patties (1/3 lb), and cook either on the barbecue or on the stove-top until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
3. Place patty on warmed bun and top with sliced avocado, spinach, tomato and red onion.
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Blended Classic Beef Burgers

Sink your teeth into a delicious burger made with a 50/50 blend of lean ground beef and finely chopped mushrooms.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Mushroom Council.

Prep Time: 15 mins. | Cook Time: 35 mins. | Serves: 6

Ingredients

½ lb. mushrooms, finely chopped
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
6 hamburger buns
Toppings: Lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles

Method

1. Place the mushrooms in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped.
2. In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook chopped mushrooms until brown and most moisture has been released, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside to let cool.
3. In a large bowl combine mushrooms, beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs and egg; mix all ingredients until incorporated. Form into 6 patties, and cook either on the barbecue or on the stove-top until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
4. Place patty on warmed bun and top with lettuce, tomato and red onion.
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