Beef Mushroom Burgers

Who can resist a juicy beef burger topped with bacon, mushrooms and aged Cheddar?

Grilling Time: 14 minutes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 4 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lb (750 g) lean Ontario Ground Beef
• 1 Ontario Egg, lightly beaten
• 1 small Ontario Onion, diced
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) dry breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
• 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil
• 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) sliced Ontario Mushrooms
• 6 slices aged Ontario Cheddar Cheese
• 6 sesame seed buns
• 6 tbsp (90 mL) barbecue sauce
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) shredded Ontario Lettuce Leaves
• 6 slices cooked Ontario Bacon

Instructions

In large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Shape into 6 burgers.

In medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes or until tender.

Place burgers on greased grill over medium-high heat. Grill, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each burger reads 160°F (71°C). Top with cheese and grill to melt.

Toast buns on grill. Spread each bun bottom with barbecue sauce. Top with lettuce, burger, mushrooms, bacon and bun top.

Nutritional information

1 Burger

• PROTEIN: 42 grams
• FAT: 26 grams
• CARBOHYDRATE: 43 grams
• CALORIES: 572
• FIBRE: 3 grams
• SODIUM: 1130 mg