Get ready to elevate your burger game with these mouthwatering Gouda Burgers topped with sautéed onions and baby bella mushrooms! This isn't just another burger recipe - it's a culinary journey that transforms ordinary ground beef into a gourmet masterpiece that will have your family and friends begging for seconds. Imagine perfectly seasoned beef patties, topped with creamy melted gouda, crowned with caramelized onions and tender mushrooms - this is comfort food taken to the next level!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices gouda cheese
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Buns for serving
Instructions
- Remove ground beef from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature, which ensures more even cooking.
- Gently form ground beef into 4 equal-sized patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each to prevent bulging during cooking. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and allow it to shimmer.
- Add sliced onions to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they become soft and start to caramelize, stirring occasionally.
- Add sliced baby bella mushrooms to the onions and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are tender and have released their moisture. Remove onion and mushroom mixture from the pan and set aside, keeping warm.
- In the same skillet, cook burger patties for approximately 4-5 minutes on the first side, creating a nice golden-brown crust.
- Flip burgers and cook an additional 3-4 minutes for medium doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of gouda cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
- Toast burger buns lightly if desired, then place each cheese-topped patty on a bun.
- Top each burger with the sautéed onion and mushroom mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
- Serve immediately while the burgers are hot and cheese is melted.
Tips
- • Always let your ground beef rest at room temperature before forming patties to ensure even cooking. • Create a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up during cooking. • Use a cast-iron skillet if possible for the best sear and flavor development. • Don't press down on burgers while cooking - this releases precious juices and can make them dry. • For the most tender mushrooms, don't overcrowd the pan when sautéing. • Use a meat thermometer to ensure your burgers reach the perfect internal temperature (160°F for food safety). • Let burgers rest for a few minutes after cooking to redistribute the juices, ensuring maximum flavor and moisture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 110mg
