Description
This Mushroom Swiss Burger features a juicy beef patty, Swiss cheese, and savory sautéed mushrooms with caramelized onions, all served on a toasted bun. Perfect for grilling or stovetop cooking!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burger Patties:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 oz dried mushrooms (porcini or morels)
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the Toppings:
- ½ lb shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- 4–6 slices Swiss cheese
For Assembly:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Process the Dried Mushrooms – Grind the mushrooms into a fine powder using a food processor or coffee grinder.
- Make the Burger Mixture – Gently mix the ground beef, mushroom powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Form the Patties – Shape into 3-4 patties, making a small indentation in the center.
- Prepare the Grill or Skillet – Heat a grill or cast iron skillet over high heat.
- Sauté the Mushrooms and Onions – Dry-sauté mushrooms, then add onions and olive oil, cooking until caramelized.
- Grill the Burgers – Cook patties for 5-8 minutes per side, depending on doneness preference.
- Melt the Swiss Cheese – Place Swiss cheese on top of the burgers during the last minute of cooking.
- Toast the Buns – Lightly brush with olive oil and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the Burgers – Place the patty on the bottom bun, top with mushrooms and onions, then add the top bun. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the best juiciness.
- Don’t press down on the burgers while cooking.
- Swiss cheese melts best when placed on warm patties and covered briefly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg