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Blended Mushroom Beef Burger

By Lorraine

Healthy spin on a classic, a blended burger is moist and juicy using a combo of finely chopped mushrooms and ground beef. A perfect Umami mix that you will feel happy about enjoying!Are you familiar with a blended burger? Well, if a blended mushroom beef burger is new to you, you are going to love this umami sensation! It is a delicious and healthier version of a classic burger.

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Even to those who don't like mushrooms will love a blended mushroom beef burger! This perfect blend is an umami sensation and healthy alternative for a classic American favorite.Even for those who insist they dislike mushrooms, these burgers are well received. It is almost impossible to discern a mushroom flavor. Just ask my husband. He has a strong aversion to mushrooms of all types. I didn’t try to slip these burgers by him but honestly told him I would be serving them for dinner. He was most surprised and that he loved them!

Meat consumption

Like others, I am planning meals that moderate meat consumption. Little changes are often the the best way to make dietary changes and blended burgers are a great inroad to healthier habits. We are not vegetarians and love a good steak or roasted beef but are making those meal choices less frequent. We are working on incorporating more plant-based foods, especially as we are getting older.

The mushroom to beef blend

A perfect blend of mushroom to ground beef is what makes blended burgers juicy and moist. The best proportions are about 30% mushrooms to 70% beef. That they are healthier and better for you is just an added bonus. And who’s not trying to eat healthier these days.

What is Umami flavor?

This was a new term to me though not to my kids. Even my grandson is familiar with it. But when I asked them to define it to me, I was rather confused. 

Here is the dictionary definition:

u·ma·mi
/o͞oˈmämē/
noun
  1. a category of taste in food (besides sweet, sour, salt, and bitter), corresponding to the flavor of glutamates, especially monosodium glutamate.
     

Umami is one of the five basic tastes and is best described as a savory or “meaty” flavor. The umami taste comes from the presence of the amino acid glutamate which is typically present in high-protein foods.  Umami is a pleasant savory taste. Mushrooms can substitute for meat because they appeal to our taste for protein thanks to levels of umami-related compounds. There’s 180 mg of free glutamate per three and a half ounces of mushrooms.

I hope this gives you a little better understanding or umami 🙂

Now, let’s get cooking blended mushroom beef burgers…

No giving up taste with moist and juicy blended burgers. The perfect mix of finely chopped mushrooms and ground beef create a delicious Umami burger that is healthier for you.With a slightly damp cloth, brush away excess debris, if present, from the mushrooms. Don’t worry about washing the mushrooms as they can easily absorb water and become soggy.

No giving up taste with moist and juicy blended burgers. The perfect mix of finely chopped mushrooms and ground beef create a delicious Umami burger that is healthier for you.The easiest way to finely chop the mushrooms is to slice them in half and toss into a food processor but you can simple chop them with a knife too. 

 

No giving up taste with moist and juicy blended burgers. The perfect mix of finely chopped mushrooms and ground beef create a delicious Umami burger that is healthier for you.Make sure they are chopped finely, similar in texture to the ground beef.

 

No giving up taste with moist and juicy blended burgers. The perfect mix of finely chopped mushrooms and ground beef create a delicious Umami burger that is healthier for you.Chop some fresh parsley and chives, if using.

 

No giving up taste with moist and juicy blended burgers. The perfect mix of finely chopped mushrooms and ground beef create a delicious Umami burger that is healthier for you.In a large bowl, combine the mushrooms, ground beef, parsley, chives, black pepper, salt, garlic powder and the egg.

 

No giving up taste with moist and juicy blended burgers. The perfect mix of finely chopped mushrooms and ground beef create a delicious Umami burger that is healthier for you.Toss everything together until evenly combined. I find a pair of clean hands works the best here.

 

No giving up taste with moist and juicy blended burgers. The perfect mix of finely chopped mushrooms and ground beef create a delicious Umami burger that is healthier for you.Shape mixture into 6 burger patties using a patty maker or your hands.

 

No giving up taste with moist and juicy blended burgers. The perfect mix of finely chopped mushrooms and ground beef create a delicious Umami burger that is healthier for you.Ready for cooking.

 

Cooking blended mushroom beef burgers

No giving up taste with moist and juicy blended burgers. The perfect mix of finely chopped mushrooms and ground beef create a delicious Umami burger that is healthier for you.Cook the burger patties on medium high heat in a non-stick skillet or grill pan until the internal temperature reaches at least 160 degrees F.

No giving up taste with moist and juicy blended burgers. The perfect mix of finely chopped mushrooms and ground beef create a delicious Umami burger that is healthier for you.

 

Under the broiler

No giving up taste with moist and juicy blended burgers. The perfect mix of finely chopped mushrooms and ground beef create a delicious Umami burger that is healthier for you.The burger patties can also be cooked under the broiler. I cooked them both ways and found no difference  so choose the method that works best for you.

 

No giving up taste with moist and juicy blended burgers. The perfect mix of finely chopped mushrooms and ground beef create a delicious umami burger that is healthier for you.Place the cooked blended burgers on buns, add the condiments of choice and prepare for a very tasty meal!

 

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Blended Mushroom Beef Burger

Yield: 6 patties

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, any variety
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped or 1/4 teaspoon dried
  • 1 Table spoon fresh chives, chopped or 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 6 Burger buns

Burger toppings

Fix your blended burger any way you like.  Here are a few suggestions…

  • Cheese (Swiss, cheddar, American, Bleu Cheese or your favorite)
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Sliced red onion
  • Bread and butter pickles
  • Asian Zing Chili pepper soy and ginger sauce (my current favorite sauce is sweet with heat that I first tasted at Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant)

 

DIRECTIONS

With a damp cloth, brush away excess debris, if present. Don’t worry about washing the mushrooms as they can easily absorb water and become soggy.

Finely dice mushrooms or gently pulse in food processor.

In a large bowl, combine the mushrooms, ground beef, parsley, chives, black pepper, salt, garlic powder and the egg.

Toss everything together until evenly distributed and combined. I find a pair of clean hands works the best here.

Shape mixture into 6 burger patties using a patty maker or your hands.

Cook the burger patties on medium high heat in a non-stick skillet or grill pan until each patty is brown on both sides and the internal temperature reaches at least 160 degrees F.

Place the cooked blended burgers on buns and add the condiments of choice.

 

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Filed Under: Beef, Main Dishes, Recipes, Vegetables & Sides Tagged With: burgers, ground beef, mushrooms, Summertime

Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    July 1, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    Can these frozen raw and cooked later?

    Reply
    • Lorraine says

      July 2, 2020 at 7:51 am

      Hi Jennifer,

      I have only cooked the burger after preparing them but I did a little research about freezing the burger patties and cooking them later.

      Here are suggestions to freeze them:

      Shape the patties and place on a sheet pan. Freeze for several hours and then place in a freezer-safe ziplock bag.

      The uncooked patties can be frozen for up to 1 month.

      I read two different ways to cook then after freezing:

      Defrost the patties on a plate in the refrigerator for 2 hours before cooking.

      OR

      Cook them frozen for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Do not move, press, or flip them before the 4 minutes.

      I hope this is helpful to you. If your do freeze the patties and then cook, please let me know how that works out.

      Thanks for stopping by and have a great holiday weekend!

      Kindly, Lorraine

      Reply
  2. Ann Thompson says

    June 26, 2019 at 4:43 am

    That looks so good. I haven’t had a burger in a while and I’m wanting one right now.

    Reply
    • Lorraine says

      June 26, 2019 at 5:46 am

      Blended burgers were a new idea for me and I was interested in giving them a try. I will definitely make them again 🙂

      Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment!

      Reply
  3. podso says

    June 25, 2019 at 4:46 pm

    I learned something here. I’ve always washed my mushrooms with a brush and let them dry before cooking. I’m going to try just wiping them with a towel. I hated mushrooms growing up and remember distinctly when I started liking them our first year of marriage! Now I love them. This sounds like a good idea to reduce the beef.

    Reply
    • Lorraine says

      June 26, 2019 at 5:54 am

      Hi Podso,

      There are different ways to clean mushrooms but this seems the easiest to me and they don’t get soggy. I have seen where a brush is used too and this probably works well. But a simple dish cloth or towel is what I use.

      Thank you for stopping by and leaving your comment!
      XO Lorraine

      Reply

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