Portobello & Beef Patty Melt

By Valarie

Ingredients

• 12 ounces 93%-lean ground beef
• 2 cups finely chopped portobello mushroom caps, (about 2), gills removed
• 3 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 4 slices rye bread
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 8 teaspoons pickle relish
• 4 slices Swiss cheese, (2 ounces)

Preparation

Step 1

Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Line a broiler pan with foil.

Gently mix beef, mushrooms, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire, thyme, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Shape into 4 patties and place on the prepared pan. Broil until cooked though, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

Meanwhile, toast bread. Rub each slice of toast with garlic.

Place 1 patty on each piece of toast, top each with 2 teaspoons relish and cover with a slice of cheese. Remove foil and place the sandwiches on the pan; broil until the cheese is just melted, 30 to 60 seconds.