We're still grilling here in Southern California!
The weather is nice, still a little hot during the day. So why not utilize this great weather with more grilled dinners. Eating outside, with food hot off the grill. That's what a late summer is all about. Food, family, friends, and good times!
We love a good burger and have made many versions. I recall a conversation with my mom about her favorite burger which was the original burger, no frills and thrills. She used to mention all the time that her sister and brother in-law (my Aunt Charlotte and Uncle Gene) always made Bacon Cheeseburgers. She had never had one.
After a few times mentioning this story to me about my Aunt and Uncles' Bacon Cheeseburgers, and the fact she had never had one...I decided it was time to make my mom the best bacon cheeseburger ever! She gobbled it down in 3 seconds...okay, maybe it was 5 minutes. Although she loved the Bacon Cheeseburger, I don't think that ever became her favorite though.
I tell you this because everyone has their own favorite hamburger. Mine is a Mushroom Swiss Burger. There is just something about that melted Swiss cheese and the meaty mushrooms on top of a burger. It makes it "meatier" somehow. I just absolutely love them. I try to order one every now and then when we find ourselves in a good burger joint, but I don't make them at home that often. I wonder why not? Anyway I decided it's high time that I did!
So here's to my favorite burger! Oh, and I served that wonderful Tomato Salad with it.....a perfect side dish. What's your favorite burger?
Mushroom Swiss Burger
serves 4
1 lb 10% ground sirloin
1 1/2 T Worcestershire sauce (or use 2 tsp of Williams-Sonoma's Burger Starter)
salt and pepper
8 oz sliced mushrooms
2 T butter
4 slices of Swiss cheese
4 kaiser rolls
Place ground beef into a bowl and add Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix to combine but don't handle too much. (use a light, light touch) Form 4 patties. Set aside.
In a skillet over medium high heat add butter and mushrooms. Stir and cook until soft and moisture is released. Set mushrooms aside. Cook patties in skillet about 7-8 minutes flipping once, until desired doneness. (you may do this on a grill as well) Add a cheese slice to each pattie and cook 1-2 more minutes until the cheese melts. Remove from skillet. Add kaiser rolls to the skillet and brown 1-2 minutes.
Top buns with burgers and mushrooms. Use additional toppings as desired.
Here are some more burgers you may enjoy:
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