Washington State Burger (Aka Wild Mushroom-Cheddar Burger)

Name: Washington State Burger (Aka Wild Mushroom-Cheddar Burger)
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 12 ounces assorted mushrooms, such as cremini, lobster, chanterelles, and stemmed shiitakes, coarsely chopped; 1 small shallot, finely diced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80 percent lean) or ground turkey (90 percent lean); 2 tablespoons canola oil; 4 slices sharp Cheddar; 4 hamburger buns, split; toasted if desired

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Level: Easy
Total: 45 min

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

12 ounces assorted mushrooms, such as cremini, lobster, chanterelles, and stemmed shiitakes, coarsely chopped

1 small shallot, finely diced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80 percent lean) or ground turkey (90 percent lean)

2 tablespoons canola oil

4 slices sharp Cheddar

4 hamburger buns, split; toasted if desired

Directions

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Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a large saute pan over high heat until almost smoking. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the shallot, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the mushrooms are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the thyme and parsley and transfer to a bowl.
Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
Heat a gas grill to high. Brush the burgers with canola oil and grill until desired doneness is reached. Top each with a slice of cheese and cover during the last minute of cooking.
Place the burgers on the bun bottoms and top each burger with a large spoonful of the mushrooms. Cover with the bun tops and serve immediately.