Mushroom Swiss Burger

I love a good burger. The juicier and drippier the better. But every now and then you need a burger that just sits politely on the plate and waits for you to devour it. This is that burger. 

I chose to not eat this with a bun (trying to be lower carb you know) and this burger really holds up without a bun. I like finding burgers that are almost better without the bun. 

The mushroom topping is off the charts delicious. I had more mushrooms than most would put on a burger with a bun, but the point was to replace the bun with better for me stuff. 

Be sure you get a good quality swiss cheese too. I used Tillamook and it was spot on. 

I'd make this again for sure.

Mushroom Swiss Burger

Recipe from Insanely Good Recipes

Serves 4

Mushroom Topping:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (Cremini or Baby Bella)
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Burger Patties:

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 tablespoon steak seasoning (or mix of salt, pepper, garlic powder)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Other:
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 hamburger buns (brioche or potato buns recommended)
• Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, mustard

Photo by Insanely Good
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Prepare the mushroom topping: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onions. Sauté until tender and lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and Worcestershire and cook for 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and keep warm.

Make the burger patties: Add the ground beef, steak seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce to a bowl. Mix until just combined. Form into 4 patties slightly larger than the buns (they will shrink when cooking).

Cook the burgers: Heat a cast iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes per side. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of Swiss cheese and cover to melt.

Toast the buns: Brush the cut sides of the buns lightly with butter or oil. Toast cut-side down in a skillet or on the grill until lightly browned.

Assemble the burgers: Place the patties on the bottom buns. Top generously with the sautéed mushrooms and onions. Add any other desired toppings. Cover with the top bun.

Serve the mushroom Swiss burgers immediately while hot. Enjoy!