Grilled Blue Cheese and Mushroom Burgers

4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 ounces sliced mushrooms (about two cups)
• 1 1/3 pounds lean high-quality ground beef
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Dash of Worcestershire sauce
• Dash of Tobacco sauce
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley
• 2 ounces blue cheese
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

To prepare the mushrooms, heat the olive oil in a saute pan and add the sliced mushrooms. Saute over medium-high heat for 4 or 5 minutes, until golden brown. Keep warm.

To prepare the burgers, mix together the beef, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, Tobasco, onion, and parsley in a mixing bowl. Divide into 4 equal pieces and form with your hands into balls. Cut the cheese into 4 even squares or cubes, poke a hole into the center of each ball and insert the cheese. Re-form the balls and flatten to make patties. Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick saute pan. Sear the burgers over medium-high heat for 1 minute on each side. Turn down the heat to medium and continue to cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit (or medium).

Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Split the hamburger buns and brush with the melted butter. Place under the broiler and toast briefly until golden brown. Place the beef patties on the bottom half of each bun on serving plates. Top the burgers with mushrooms and serve open-faced.

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