Whiskey Mushroom Burger
If you're craving a restaurant-quality burger without the fuss, this whiskey mushroom burger delivers big time.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Ground beef 80/20 – 450 g (1 lb)
- Salt & black pepper – to taste
- Cremini mushrooms – 200 g 7 oz
- Butter – 30 g 2 tbsp
- Whiskey – 60 ml ¼ cup
- Soy sauce – 15 ml 1 tbsp
- Brown sugar – 5 g 1 tsp
- Butter garlic drizzle – 45 g (3 tbsp)
- Garlic – 2 cloves minced
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh parsley – 1 tbsp chopped
- Swiss cheese slices – 4
- Burger buns – 4
Optional toppings: lettuce, caramelized onions, pickles
Instructions
- Cook the mushrooms: Sauté mushrooms in butter. Add whiskey, soy sauce, and brown sugar; simmer to a sticky glaze.
- Make garlic butter: Melt butter, add garlic and salt, then finish with parsley.
- Smash the patties: Form beef into 4 balls. Smash on hot skillet, season, then flip and top with Swiss cheese. Cover to melt.
- Toast the buns: Lightly toast until golden.
- Assemble: Spread garlic butter on buns, add patty, mushrooms, and optional toppings.
Notes
Try vegan protein and dairy-free cheese for a plant-based twist
Make whiskey mushrooms in advance for faster dinner prep
This burger is superb paired with Cheesy Garlic Bread or enjoyed after a bowl of Creamy Chipotle Soup