GROUND BEEF PORTABELLA MUSHROOM BURGER MY WAY ENJOY DAN:

GROUND BEEF PORTABELLA MUSHROOM BURGER MY WAY by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-pound lean ground beef

2 tablespoon vegetable oil

Salt and pepper

4 portabella mushrooms, cleaned

1/2-cup Lori’s famous basil pesto

8 slices swiss cheese

1/2-cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

4 toasted burger buns

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 F)

1.   Place portabella mushroom on prepared baking sheet.

2.   Spread 2 tablespoons of lore’s pesto on the top

3.   Bake in preheat oven for 5 minutes.

4.   With your hands mix meat with salt and pepper.

5.   Divide the mixture into 4 balls.

6.   Press balls down and gently with your hands form into 4 patties.

7.   Place a hole in the middle of each patty.

8.   Add shredded cheese into the hole and then press down gently to cover the cheese.

9.   Leave the burgers at room temperate for about 10 minutes.

10  Pan fry in hot oil and fry for 2 minutes on each side.

11  Place baked portabella mushroom on top.

12   Then place 2 slice of Monterey cheese on top of each burger.

13  Add remaining Lori’s pesto over the burger.

14  Place in the oven and bake 5-6 minutes.

15    Slice the buns in half and toast them lightly.

16  Serve with sliced tomato and sliced onion.

ENJOY DAN:                                                   EAT MEAT AND VEGETABLES!!