Bunless Portobello Burger

By á-9792

Enjoy a carb-free burger indulgence.
This is a really filling burger and can easily be shared.

Ingredients

• 2 portobello mushrooms
• 1/4 lb ground beef
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 T. butter
• 1 T. balsamic vinegar
• salt & pepper, to taste
• Burger toppings...
• Lettuce, tomato, pickle, avocado, cheese...whatever you enjoy on your favorite burger

Details

Adapted from sewletscook.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mushroom "buns":
1. Remove stems from mushrooms
2. With a spoon, scrape the gills from the bottom of the mushroom. This will give your burger and toppings a nice bed to nestle into.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add olive oil.
4. Place mushrooms with the underside down into the pan.
5. After approx. 5 min., flip over, drizzle balsamic vinegar over mushrooms, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook the tops an additional 3-5 minutes.
6. Remove to plate and prepare the burger.
Burger:
1. Shape ground beef into patty.
2. Place onto skillet.
3. Season with salt and pepper
4. Cook approx. 4-5 min. and flip
5. Cook an additional 4-5 min.
6. Place burger on mushroom, add toppings and enjoy.