Italian Mushroom Burger

Pairs well with:

Cabernet Sauvignon

This rich red easily complements your homemade chicken dishes, red meats, game, and mildly seasoned pastas.

Ingredients

Basil Mayonnaise
2 Tbs Dried Basil
4 Tbs Mayonnaise
Patties
2 lbs Ground Chuck
8 oz Tomato Sauce
2 Tbs Italian Seasoning
Olive Oil to grease grill
2 Portobello Mushroom Caps
6 slices Onion
1 Tbs Olive Oil
18 slices Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Basil Mayonnaise
6 Kaiser Rolls

 

Instructions

Basil Mayonnaise To make the basil mayonnaise place the dried basil and the mayonnaise in a food processor and pulse until well mixed. Patties To make the patties mix the ground chuck, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning together by hand. Once combined pat the hamburger into six equal patties. Grill the patties over medium low heat for about 10 minutes on each side (medium well) or until they reach your desired degree of doneness as shown below. Rare – 120F to 125F Medium Rare – 130F to 135F Medium – 140F to 145F Medium Well – 150F to 155F Well – 160F and above Apply the 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the portebello mushroom caps and the onion slices and place them on the grill until tender, about 10 minutes. Slice the cooked portebello mushrooms into thick slices. To assemble the burgers, place each of the patties on a sliced kisser roll. Top the burger with three slices of the portebello mushroom, onion, and mozzarella . Apply the basil mayonnaise to the top portion of the bun….Enjoy!