Mushroom Swiss Burger
Juicy beef patties topped with caramelized mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese. Ready in under 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 8 oz mushrooms, cremini or button
- 2 slices Swiss cheese slices
- 2 buns burger buns
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- 1
Place each mushroom cap stem-side down on a cutting board and slice straight down through the cap into 1/4-inch-thick slices, like slicing bread. Discard the woody stems.
- 2
Divide the ground beef in half and shape each half gently into a patty about 3/4-inch thick and 3 inches wide, like a hockey puck. Make a shallow thumbprint in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up while cooking.
- 3
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water immediately sizzles and evaporates, about 90 seconds. This means the pan is ready.
- 4
Add the beef patties to the hot, dry skillet (do not crowd; they should not touch). Do not move them. Cook for 3 minutes until the surface turns deep brown.
- 5
Flip each patty using a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes until the second side is brown. The centers should feel slightly soft when pressed with your finger, meaning medium-rare.
- 6
Transfer the patties to a clean plate. Do not wash the skillet.
- 7
Return the skillet to medium heat and add the mushroom slices. Stir once every 30 seconds for 4 minutes until they turn golden brown and release their liquid.
- 8
Sprinkle 0.25 teaspoon salt and 0.125 teaspoon pepper over the mushrooms. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- 9
Return the beef patties to the skillet on top of the mushrooms. Place one Swiss cheese slice on top of each patty.
- 10
Remove the skillet from heat and cover it with a lid or foil. Wait 1 minute until the cheese is completely melted and glossy.
- 11
Toast the burger buns in the skillet over medium heat, cut-side down, for 1 minute until they turn light golden brown. Watch them closely.
- 12
Place one patty with cheese and mushrooms on the bottom half of each bun. Top with the toasted bun halves.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- spatula
- small bowl for shaping beef
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