Beef Burger
Mushroom-Swiss beef burger — beef patty topped with sautéed mushrooms and melted Swiss. The upscale steakhouse-style burger.
Prep Time
22 min
Cook Time
26 min
Servings
6
Calories
550 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Beef Patty3
- Bun1 ½
- Cheese1 ½ cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Beef Patty3
- Bun1.5
- Cheese1.5 cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Onion1.5 medium
- Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Sauté 8 oz sliced mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until deeply browned, 8 min. Season with salt, pepper, fresh thyme. Set aside.
- 2
Form 4 patties from 1 lb 80/20 ground beef. Season with salt, pepper.
- 3
Heat cast iron over high heat. Cook patties 4 min per side, topping with 2 slices Swiss in last minute.
- 4
Toast 4 brioche buns. Spread bottoms with Dijon mayo (mayo + Dijon).
- 5
Build: bottom bun + spinach + tomato slice + patty with melted Swiss + sautéed mushrooms + caramelized onion (optional) + top bun.
- 6
Press gently. Eat immediately. Pair with fries or sweet potato fries.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Brown mushrooms deeply.
- 2.Swiss melts beautifully.
- 3.Dijon mayo is upgrade.
- 4.Spinach instead of lettuce. More sophisticated.
🔬 Why It Works
Mushroom-Swiss burgers succeed by adding the umami of properly browned mushrooms and the nuttiness of melted Swiss to the standard burger. The upscale combination feels like steakhouse food at home.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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