Beef and mushroom burger

Recipe Categories : | Burgers | Minced Beef | Mushrooms |

Serves : 4  Preparation time : 20 minutes  Cooking time : 10 minutes

Ingredients :

• 500g lean beef mince
• ½ tspn salt
• 1 tspn ground black pepper
• 2-3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp red wine
• 1 tspn soft brown sugar
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2-3 tbsp oil
• 45g butter
• 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 250g small button mushrooms, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup sour cream or 2-3 tbsp cream
• 2-3 tspn marsala
• 4 poppy seed rolls
• chopped fresh basil or parsley, extra

Preparation and Cooking Instructions

1. Combine mince, salt, pepper, parsley, wine, sugar and onion in medium bowl. Mix with hands until well combined. Divide mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties.
2. Heat oil in large frying pan. Add patties, cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes each side or until brown and cooked through.
3. Remove from pan; keep warm. Add butter, garlic and mushrooms to pan. Cook over medium heat until mushrooms are tender and brown. Stir in cream and marsala, cook 2-3 more minutes or until liquid has reduced slightly.
4. Cut rolls in half horizontally and lightly toast cut sides. Butter cut sides if desired. On each base, place a meat patty and spoon mushroom mixture over top. Sprinkle with extra chopped parsley or basil and finish with the top half of the roll. May be served with French fries and garnished with herbs.