Recipe: The Mighty Mushroom Blended Burgers

Ingredients

• ☐ ½ pound any variety mushroom (cremini, baby belle recommended)
• ☐ 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• ☐ 1 pound ground beef (85%, 90%, or 93% lean would be recommended) OR ground turkey
• ☐ ½ teaspoon salt
• ☐ ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ☐ 4 buns
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• Toppings
• ☐ Lettuce
• ☐ Tomato, sliced
• ☐ Any variety onion, sliced
• ☐ Sliced cheese of your choice
• ☐ Mustard
• ☐ Mayonnaise
• ☐ Ketchup

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Instructions:

1. Finely dice mushrooms or gently pulse in food processor.
2. In skillet, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-high heat and add mushrooms, cooking 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
3. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. Transfer cooled mushrooms to medium bowl.
4. Add ground beef and salt and pepper, mixing until combined. Make 4 patties.
5. Add remaining olive oil to pan and cook burger patties on medium-high heat until internal temperature reaches at least 160 F. Or grill if preferred, flipping once cook to 160 F.
6. Plate and add desired toppings to bun.