Grilled Porcini Mushroom Burgers

A fresh tomato relish tops these grilled mushroom stuffed burgers, which are served on focaccia bread.


Grilled Porcini Mushroom Burgers

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Ingredients
  • 1 ounce
    dried porcini mushrooms
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  • 2 pounds
    extra lean ground beef
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  • 1/4 cup
    snipped fresh basil
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  • 1 teaspoon
    snipped fresh thyme
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  • 1-1/2 teaspoon
    kosher salt
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  • 1 teaspoon
    freshly ground pepper
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  • 1 to 2 tablespoons
    purchased garlic-flavored olive oil
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  • purchased thick olive focaccia bread wedges
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  • 1/2 cup
    shredded Asiago or mozzarella cheese
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    Tomato Relish (see recipe below)
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Directions
1.
Place mushrooms in a small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let soak for 10 minutes. Drain, rinse well, and chop. Set aside.
2.
Combine chopped porcini mushrooms, ground beef, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well. Shape into 6 patties about 3/4-inch thick. Brush patties with garlic oil.
3.
Place burger patties on the lightly oiled rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat. Grill for 14 to 18 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in centers registers 160 degree F, turning burgers once halfway through grilling.
4.
Place focaccia wedges on the grill rack; grill for 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted. Remove burgers and focaccia from grill. Place each burger on a wedge of focaccia; sprinkle immediately with cheese. Spoon Tomato Relish on top. Makes 6 burgers.

Tomato Relish
In a medium mixing bowl stir together 1/2 of a medium yellow tomato, chopped; 1/2 of a medium red tomato, chopped; 1 cup cut-up cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Makes about 2-1/2 cups.

Test Kitchen Tip
If dried porcini mushrooms are not available, substitute thinly sliced and cooked button mushrooms.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 540, Total Fat 30 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 980 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 37 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 17%, Calcium 15%, Iron 20%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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