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Meet your new favorite slider-sized burger; these savory beef and mushroom sliders are next-generation flavor!
Pre-sliced Baby Bella, Shiitake, and Oyster mushrooms and red onions are finely diced, sautéed, and blended with your choice of lean ground meat. Add fresh thyme to the hearty mushroom blend, making each slider feel a little gourmet without the extra effort.
Looking for easy prep? Break out your food processor and gently pulse the mushrooms, onions, and thyme leaves.
Whether it’s game day, a backyard party, or a weeknight dinner, these blended mushroom sliders are always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- (2) 6 oz. packages Monterey® Umami Stir Fry Blend Mushrooms, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 small to medium red onion, finely diced
- 4 sprigs of fresh thyme, stems removed
- 1 lb. ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 16 slider buns or rolls
Instructions
- Finely dice mushrooms, onion, and thyme, or pulse gently in a food processor.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced mushrooms, onions, and thyme leaves. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine cooled mushroom mix with ground beef, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then shape into 16 small slider patties.
- Add remaining Tbsp. of olive oil to skillet and cook patties over medium-high heat until they reach your desired temperature.
- Place patties on slider buns or rolls and add your favorite toppings.
Topping ideas:
- Fresh tomato, butter lettuce, and sharp cheddar cheese with a bit of dijon mustard.
- Sliced jalapenos (fresh or pickled), caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, and a dab of spicy aioli.
- Goat cheese, arugula, fresh tomato slice, roasted red pepper, with a balsamic glaze drizzle or fig jam.
Bonus toppings:
- Crispy shallots or fried onions
- Avocado slices
- Pickled red onions
- Garlic herb aioli
- Thin apple slice (for sweet/crunch twist)
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