Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds lean ground chuck
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 portobello mushrooms, stems trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 (4-inch) square or round ciabatta or foccacia squares, halved horizontally
- 2 cups fresh arugula
Directions
Combine the ground chuck, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Shape the mixture into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
Lightly drizzle both sides of the mushrooms with the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl to blend. (The patties, mushrooms, and garlic mayonnaise can be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead. Cover them separately and refrigerate.)
Prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill the burgers until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Grill the mushrooms until just tender, about 5 minutes per side. Grill the focaccia squares cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
Spread the garlic mayonnaise over the roll bottoms. Cut the mushrooms into strips and arrange the mushroom strips over the mayonnaise. Place the burgers atop the mushrooms. Spread garlic mayonnaise on the cut side of the tops and arrange a handful of arugula on each. Cover the burger with the roll tops and serve.
Review This Recipe
You must be signed in to review this recipe.
or Register to Review
Newest Ratings and Reviews
Read all 27 reviews
By JMJLONG
on June 05, 2011
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
Phenomenal burger! I added some dried Italian seasoning, fresh grated parmesan, and some egg beaters to bind.......wow! Will definitely be making this again.....thanks Giada!
By michettiath_121...
Redlands, 43
on August 10, 2010
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
I was absolutely delighted when I saw mushrooms and arugula in this recipe, and seeing them in between two buns with a giant beef patty was even better. This burger is nothing short of delicious. To spice up the mayonnaise sauce a bit, I added a dash of tabasco and dried oregano. I also sauteed some onions and added that to the arugala, which, by the way, MADE this burger. I would suggest using smaller portions of meat, it might have just been me, but I had a hard time getting the meat to cook through fully. Like most of Giadas recipes, this one was yummy yummy yummy! and ill be sure to make it again.
By partridg_11613695
richland center, WI
on July 15, 2010
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
For such a simple burger, what an awesome taste. It had to be the mushroom's and the garlic mayo. Suprisingly, one burger was all I could eat.Very filling. A keeper
Read all 27 reviews