If you’re looking for a way to elevate your burger game while keeping things easy and budget-friendly, mushrooms might just be your new secret ingredient.
By blending finely chopped mushrooms with lean ground beef, you’ll create a burger that’s not only packed with incredible texture and flavour but also stretches your grocery dollars further.
Perfect for those who love simple yet satisfying recipes, this mushroom-infused burger is a delicious way to enjoy a healthier, more cost-effective meal without sacrificing taste.
Blend and Extend Classic Cheeseburger
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225 g) fresh button mushrooms
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) oats
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) dried minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) dried minced onion
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- 6 slices of cheddar cheese
- 6 hamburger buns
- Traditional toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup and mustard
Directions:
- Place the mushrooms and oats in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add the beef, seasonings and salt. Pulse until well combined.
- Form the mixture into six 4" patties.
- Set a greased grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the burgers on the pan and cook, without turning, for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Flip burgers and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add cheese and cook for 1 minute more.
- Serve on hamburger buns with your favourite toppings.
Variation: For a gourmet burger, replace the cheddar with crumbled blue cheese and garnish with caramelized onions.
Tip: Chill the patties in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking on an outdoor grill to ensure they hold together well and flip easily.
