Beef Burgers with Mushrooms and Aioli Recipe

Beef Burgers with Mushrooms and Aioli

• Level: Intermediate
• Yield: Serves 4
• Nutritional Info Per Serving: Calories 612, Total Fat 48g, Saturated Fat 11g, Carbohydrates 13g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 2g, Protein 32g, Cholesterol 103mg, Sodium 644mg
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds lean ground chuck
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 portobello mushrooms, stems removed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 ciabatta or focaccia rolls (4-inch squares or rounds), sliced horizontally
• 2 cups fresh arugula

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, blend the ground chuck with salt and black pepper. Form the mixture into four patties, each about 1/2-inch thick.
2. Lightly brush the mushrooms on both sides with olive oil, then season them with salt and pepper.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and minced garlic until smooth. You may prepare the patties, mushrooms, and garlic mayonnaise up to one day aheadstore them separately, covered, in the refrigerator.
4. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Cook the burgers for approximately 4 minutes per side for medium-rare or until your preferred doneness. Grill the mushrooms until tender, about 5 minutes per side. Toast the cut side of the focaccia rolls on the grill until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
5. Spread the garlic mayonnaise on the bottom halves of the rolls. Slice the mushrooms and layer them evenly over the mayonnaise. Place the burgers on top of the mushrooms. Spread garlic mayonnaise on the top halves of the rolls, add a handful of arugula, then cover the burgers with the roll tops and serve.