Swiss Mushroom Burgers

By Addie

“Hearty, homemade burgers topped with meltedSwiss cheese and mushrooms are a lunchtimetaste sensation.”

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 Tablespoons minced onion
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 5 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 4 thin slices Swiss cheese
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat grill or broiler to high heat. If using a broiler, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Combine the beef, onion, oregano, sage and1/8 tsp. each salt and pepper in a large bowl.


Shape the beef mixtureinto four 4-inch burgers.Grill, turning once, until medium doneness, 7–8 minutes, or until well-done, 10–12 minutes.


Meanwhile, place the mushrooms, broth and soy sauce in a medium saucepan. Simmer for 2 minutes. Combine the cornstarch and 1/2 tsp. cold water to form a paste. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pot and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Add the remaining salt and pepper.


Place a slice of Swiss on each burger. Grill until the cheese is melted, about 1 minute longer. Split the hamburger buns and place a lettuce leaf on each bottom. Add a burger and spoon the mushroom sauce on top. Place the top of the buns on the burgers and serve immediately.


Serving Suggestion:

Serve these juicy burgers with potato chips or french fries and molasses-flavored baked beans.