Beef Burgers with Mushrooms and Cheese

I originally shared this recipe on January 19, 2011. I have updated the images and some of the text today.

 My family loves burgers, so I’m always looking for ways to mix it up a bit, make them healthier and also maybe sneak in a few veggies while I’m at it. These burgers were a hit! I used chopped portobellos to beef-up the beef and added shredded swiss cheese because cheese is awesome.

The mushrooms add a nice earthy flavor and texture and compliment the beef perfectly.  Oh and  then there’s the cheese. When it starts melting and oozing out of the sides of the burgers you can’t get that thing in your mouth fast enough!

And of course I finished it with all the traditional toppings like crisp lettuce, sliced red onion, ketchup, mayo and tangy pickle chips loaded on a whole wheat bun. Wow, is that one sexy burger!

Cooking Tips for the Portobello and Swiss Beef Burgers

1. Make sure and gently mix the mushrooms and cheese into the beef. Don’t over-mix or your burgers will be spongy.
2. They would stick and/or burn on a regular stainless skillet.  And don’t even think about trying them on the grill. 
3. Cook them on medium heat in a non-stick for 10 minutes and they are a thing of beauty.
4. After cooking let them rest for a couple of minutes before assembling your burgers, so that the juices have time to redistribute.

Seriously, these Portobello and Swiss Beef Burgers are so yummy! They’ve become one of our favorite go-to dinner recipes. Check out a few of my side dish recipes and a few more from my blogging buddies that would be BFF’s with this burger…

What To Serve With These Beef Burgers with Mushrooms and Cheese

• For a classic, but healthier pairing try making these for a side dish: skinny oven fries.
• I always love coleslaw with burgers, and this skinny classic coleslaw is a great one to try.
• For something a bit more unusual try this lemony carrot salad with mustard seeds and feta or this Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Salad.
• I rely on roasted veggies for an easy side all winter long. These roasted beets and these roasted carrots and onions are two favorites. I also recently developed this recipe for roasted baby carrots for a super fast side to throw into the oven, no chopping requred!

More Recipes To Try

• These Vegetarian Chickpea Burgers have falafel flavors and lemon tahini sauce. They’re fast and easy for a Meatless Monday!
• This deconstructed Burger Bowl has all the flavors of burger night but without the bun!
• I love this Za’atar Grilled Chicken Burger too. It is fun for a change of pace.
• This simple recipe for Roasted Portobello Mushrooms is a great kitchen tip and they can be woven into so many tasty meals. Same goes for these Easy Sauteed Portobello Mushrooms with herbs and shallot.
• Our Portobello Mushroom Lasagna is a great meatless Monday recipe or is great for a Sunday supper too.
• Don’t miss this round up of Healthy Burger Recipes too!

At Healthy Seasonal Recipes, we specialize in cooking with fresh veggies and creating weeknight meals. Sign up HERE to get more produce-forward dinner ideas for FREE! If you make this recipe, please come back and leave a star rating and review. I would love to hear what you thought! Happy Cooking! ~Katie

Beef Burgers with Mushrooms and Cheese Recipe

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• Author: Katie Webster
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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These Portobello and Swiss Beef Burgers are made with ground grass-fed beef stuffed through with shredded Swiss Cheese and chopped portobello mushrooms. They’re ready in under 30 minutes, so you can get a delicious kid-friendly dinner on the table lickety-split!

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Ingredients

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• 1 portobello mushroom, gills removed, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese or Jarlsburg (4 oz)
• 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
• 1 pound lean ground beef, 90 to 93% lean
• Freshly ground pepper
• 4 buns, toasted
• 4 leaves green-leaf lettuce, onion slices, ketchup, mayo (reduced-fat if desired) and pickle chips, optional

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Instructions

1. Mix mushroom, Swiss cheese, breadcrumbs, salt and garlic powder together in a large bowl with clean hands.  Add beef and gently break up the meat and toss with the cheese mixture.  Gently press meat and cheese mixture together, kneading ever so slightly.  Do not over work or it’ll be spongy. Form into four 4-inch patties. Sprinkle with pepper.
2. Coat a large non-stick pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.  Add patties a cook until crispy and browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes.  Turn gently and continue cooking until the burgers are cooked through and the cheese is melting out the sides of the patties, about 5 minutes more. Let rest 2 minutes before assembling on the buns with optional accompaniments.

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Stove Top
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 burger
• Calories: 270
• Sugar: 2.5 g
• Sodium: 695 mg
• Fat: 7.8 g
• Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 23 g
• Fiber: 2.5 g
• Protein: 27 g