Beef and Mushroom Burger
This beef builds ground beef (around 20% fat), mushrooms, finely chopped and fresh parsley, chopped into a fuss-free meal you can have ready in about 65 minutes. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler and frying pan / skillet. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (6)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Dairy
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How to make it
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add the chopped mushrooms and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until they release their moisture and it evaporates, then stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute more and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine the ground beef with the cooled mushroom mixture, chopped parsley, cream, chilli sauce, salt and pepper, mixing gently with your hands just until combined to keep the patties tender.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty slightly wider than the buns, pressing a shallow dimple into the centre of each to prevent doming.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the patties for about 4 minutes per side, turning once, until well browned and cooked through to a safe internal temperature of 71 C (160 F).
- Transfer the patties to a plate and let them rest for 2 to 3 minutes while you lightly toast the cut sides of the buns in the same pan.
- Assemble each burger on a toasted bun with your choice of toppings and serve immediately.
You'll use: Grill / broiler Β· Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Grill pan
Ingredient substitutions
- Heavy Cream
- evaporated milk Β· Β½ cup milk + ΒΌ cup melted butter Β· full-fat coconut milk
Tips & common questions
How long does Beef and Mushroom Burger take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of heavy cream?
Try evaporated milk. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Adapted recipe β rewritten in our own wording from an open-licensed community cookbook, not yet independently kitchen-tested by Consomee. How we source, test & correct recipes.
Beef and Mushroom Burger is adapted by Consomee from the Wikibooks Cookbook, rewritten in our own wording and used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo: Truffle Beef Burger at restaurant Woolshed.jpg by JIP, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure β how we source recipes.