Try My Delicious Mushroom Swiss Burger Recipe!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork can be more economical.

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: provolone

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while provolone offers a similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often less expensive.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns add fiber, while white bread can be a budget option.

Prepare cleaned mushrooms and slice sweet onions.

Caramelize the onions in a very large skillet using oil, salt, and pepper, adding fresh thyme.

Once the onions are fully caramelized, add the mushrooms and stir them well.

Let the mushrooms cook down, then add cream, mushroom bouillon, and a touch of apple cider vinegar.

Set the mushroom mixture aside.

Make the burger patties using ground beef, mushroom bouillon, Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper.

Form the mixture into burger patties using a round mold to minimize handling for tenderness.

Cook the burgers in a large cast iron skillet.

Top the burgers with slices of Swiss cheese and shredded gooey cheese.

Prepare the buns and top the melty burgers with the caramelized onions and mushrooms.

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