Mushroom Burger
The Mighty Mushroom Burger: How Mushrooms Make a Juicy, Flavor-Packed, and Surprisingly Healthy Burger
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs mushrooms cremini or a cremini/shiitake mix works best, finely chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg or flax egg for vegan
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Sauté the Mushrooms
- Heat a pan over medium-high and add oil. Cook the mushrooms until all liquid evaporates—about 8–10 minutes. You want the pan almost dry and the mushrooms lightly browned.
- Add the Aromatics
- Add onions and garlic. Cook 3–4 more minutes until fragrant.
- Mix the Patty Base
- Combine the mushroom mixture with panko, egg, soy sauce, paprika, salt, pepper, thyme, and Parmesan if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Form and Chill the Patties
- Shape into 4 patties and refrigerate at least 20 minutes. This helps them firm up.
- Cook
- Pan-fry in a little oil until crisp and browned on both sides, about 4–5 minutes per side. They can also be baked or grilled.
- Assemble and Enjoy
- Top with your favorite burger fixings. The earthy flavor of mushrooms pairs beautifully with cheddar, gouda, Swiss, caramelized onions, or a tangy aioli.
