Beef Burgers With Mushrooms and Aioli

Submitted by Iron Woman

"I saw this on Everyday Italian starring Giada De Laurentiis. It looked yummy! Let me know what you think!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs lean ground chuck
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 portabella mushrooms, stems trimmed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 ciabatta, squares halved horizontally (You can use foccacia as substitute)
• 2 cups fresh arugula

directions

1. Combine the ground chuck, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Shape the mixture into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
2. Lightly drizzle both sides of the mushrooms with the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl to blend. (The patties, mushrooms, and garlic mayonnaise can be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead. Cover them separately and refrigerate.).
4. Prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill the burgers until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
5. Grill the mushrooms until just tender, about 5 minutes per side.
6. Grill the focaccia squares cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
7. Spread the garlic mayonnaise over the roll bottoms.
8. Cut the mushrooms into strips and arrange the mushroom strips over the mayonnaise. Place the burgers atop the mushrooms.
9. Spread garlic mayonnaise on the cut side of the tops and arrange a handful of arugula on each. Cover the burger with the roll tops and serve.

Reviews

[Terri Newell]

Very good, and easy. The garlic aioli was delicious, although next time I might bump up the garlic a little...we like it a lot!