Create gourmet burgers at home with grilled Lamb burger, Swiss cheese and sauteed mushrooms

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more economical.

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while American cheese is widely available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible, while omitting herbs saves cost.

In a bowl, combine 1 pound of ground lamb, 1 tablespoon of sea salt, and 1 tablespoon of black pepper.

Add 10 mint leaves, 1 tablespoon of basil paste, and 1 tablespoon of dried oregano to the bowl.

Mince 2-3 cloves of garlic and add to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients by hand, being careful not to overmix.

Form the mixture into three patties, approximately 1/3 pound each.

Preheat a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat.

Cook the patties for about 3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.

Melt Swiss cheese on the patties as they finish cooking.

Slice baby bella mushrooms and sauté them in butter and olive oil until cooked.

Toast the burger buns on the grill or in the skillet.

Assemble the burgers with the patty on the bun, topped with sautéed mushrooms.

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