Name: Grilled Mushroom Smash Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended); 4 oz crimini mushrooms, finely chopped; 2–3 dashes Worcestershire sauce; Salt & pepper, to taste; 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1 stick butter (divided, for onions, buns and griddle); 4 slices Swiss cheese; 4 burger buns; Garlic aioli (store-bought or homemade)

3 smash burgers with sauteed onions and mushrooms

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Yield 4 1x

Author Katherine Salom, Girl Gone Grilling

Caramelized onions, savory crimini mushrooms and a buttery bun come together to create a melt-in-your-mouth combination. Take a bite of delicious with these Mushroom Smash Burgers, grilled to juicy perfection in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
4 oz crimini mushrooms, finely chopped
2–3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 stick butter (divided, for onions, buns and griddle)
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 burger buns
Garlic aioli (store-bought or homemade)

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Instructions

Finely chop the mushrooms and combine them with the ground Add Worcestershire sauce, season with salt and pepper and mix gently. Divide mixture into 4 portions and gently roll into balls.
Preheat griddle to medium Spread 3 tablespoons of butter on one side of the griddle and add onions. Cook until golden and caramelized, then push to the cooler side to keep warm.
Spread a thin layer of butter on the buns and place cut side down on the Toast for 1–2 minutes, flip, toast briefly, then remove.
Add butter to the hot griddle, place the burger balls down and smash flat using a burger press. Cook until crispy on the edges, 2–3 minutes per side. Top each patty with Swiss cheese during the last minute to melt.
Spread a heaping spoonful of garlic aioli on the bottom Add the mushroom-blended patty, top with caramelized onions and place the top bun on.
Enjoy hot, straight from the griddle.

This recipe uses Crimini mushrooms

Crimini Flavor and texture

Crimini mushrooms have a stronger flavor and firmer texture than their white button counterparts. This full-bodied umami flavor and hearty texture sings in fresh applications like salads with a crisp satisfying bite. When cooked, the mushroom’s distinct flavor intensifies and lends a pleasant meaty texture to any range of dishes.