Cook the Book: Mushroom Beef Burger

Name: Cook the Book: Mushroom Beef Burger
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 454 grams asparagus; 170 grams large slices (about Brie cheese; 4 ciabatta buns; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme; 907 grams coarsely ground chuck, chilled; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 118 milliliters mayonnaise; 118 milliliters About olive oil; 227 grams (about 5 medium) portobello mushrooms, stems removed; 118 milliliters finely chopped red onion; 4 servings Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 large ripe tomato, thickly sliced

Cook the Book: Mushroom Beef Burger might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 1321 calories, 57g of protein, and 106g of fat each. This recipe covers 41% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of thyme, tomato, coarsely ground chuck, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the mayonnaise you could follow this main course with the Super! Peanut Butter Brownies Made Lighter as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. This recipe is typical of American cuisine.

Instructions

In a shallow container, whisk together 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1 tablespoon of the thyme, and the lemon zest.

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Lemon Zest

Olive Oil

Thyme

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Whisk

Add the mushrooms and turn to coat them on all sides, Set aside to marinate for about 30 minutes. The mushrooms will absorb all the marinade.

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Mushrooms

Marinade

To prepare the asparagus, bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Trim the spears to an even 4-inch length. If the skin is tough, peel the bottom 2 inches of the stalks. Blanch the asparagus in the boiling water for about 2 minutes, drain, and spread out on a baking sheet to cool. Toss with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

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Salt And Pepper

Asparagus

Olive Oil

Spread

Water

Salt

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Baking Sheet

Pot

Build a medium-hot fire in a barbecue or place a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the mushrooms, turning as needed, and brushing with a little olive oil if they seem dry, until they are well browned and tender, about 10 minutes.

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Mushrooms

Olive Oil

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Grill Pan

Grill

Remove to a chopping board, let cool, and cut them into small dice.

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Cutting Board

In a large bowl, combine the meat with two-thirds of the mushrooms, the onion, mustard, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Knead gently until the ingredients are evenly mixed. Handling lightly to keep the texture light and juicy, divide the meat into 4 evenly sized patties about 1 inch thick. The burgers can be shaped and refrigerated, covered, for several hours or overnight.

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Mushrooms

Mustard

Pepper

Onion

Meat

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Bowl

In a small bowl, mix together the remaining mushrooms with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon thyme and the mayonnaise. Cover and set aside.

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Mayonnaise

Mushrooms

Thyme

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Bowl

When ready to cook, heat 2 more tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot or build a medium-hot fire in a barbecue. Generously season the meat on both sides with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Meat

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Grill Pan

Frying Pan

Cook the burgers in the skillet, turning once or twice, for 7 to 10 minutes for medium-rare. Do not press down on the patties. With a large spoon, baste the burgers several times with the fat in the pan. (You can also preheat the oven to 450°F and cook the burgers on top of the stove until they are brown on both sides, and then finish them in the oven.) To grill the burgers, oil the grate, arrange the patties on it, and cover. Cook as above.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Grill

Oven

While the burgers cook, toast the buns in a toaster oven or under the broiler, about 5 inches from the heat, until lightly toasted. Or toast them on the outer perimeter of the grill rack.

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Toast

Roll

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Oven

Toaster

Grill

For the last minute or two of cooking, drape a slice of cheese over each burger to melt. Then remove them to a warm platter, keep warm, and let rest for several minutes before serving.

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Cheese

To reheat the asparagus, in another large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.

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Asparagus

Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the asparagus and cook, turning often, until tender and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. You can also reheat the spears on the grill, turning them frequently.

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Asparagus

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Grill

To build the burgers, spread each bun bottom with about a tablespoon of the mushroom mayonnaise. Arrange several asparagus spears on the bun bottoms, then the tomato slices, and then the burgers.

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Asparagus

Tomato Slices