Delicious Gourmet Burger with Wild Mushrooms & Spinach: A Recipe by Annie des Forges

Becky Percival
Feb 28
2 min read

Updated: May 31

A mouthwatering Burger by Annie des Forges!

Ingredients & Method

Cooking a delicious gourmet burger is easier than you think. Start by preheating your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (or equivalent). Grab a medium non-stick frying pan and add a splash of olive oil.

Main Ingredients

500g steak mince
1 garlic clove, finely diced or smashed
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon condensed tomato puree
A few splashes of Worcestershire sauce

Combine these ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Allow them to marinate for maximum flavor.

Extra Ingredients

You will also need the following:

8 chestnut or wild mushrooms, sliced or torn
A handful of spinach leaves
Your favorite melting cheese (Gruyère is mine)
Two ciabatta rolls (or rolls of your choice)
Olive oil
An additional clove of garlic
Malden salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Cooking the Mushrooms & Spinach

Next, pan-fry the mushrooms. Resist the urge to move them around until they start to caramelize; this step adds great flavor. Once they begin to brown, add a chopped clove of garlic. After that, toss in the spinach until it wilts.

Stir everything together using a wooden spoon. Add a pinch of Maldon salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Set this delicious mixture aside for later.

Preparing the Burgers

Now, shape your marinated mixture into two large patties. Pan-fry them over medium to low heat. Avoid high heat, as it may burn the outside and leave the inside undercooked. Fry for a few minutes on each side.

Transfer the burgers to a shallow roasting tin and place them in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. This will help you achieve your desired doneness. Use the "prod test." Eek open the burger with the tip of a knife to check if it suits your taste.

Toasting the Ciabatta Rolls

While your burgers are baking, slice both ciabatta rolls. Toast them lightly in the oven or under the grill. You want them warm and crunchy, providing a great contrast to the juicy burger.

Assembling Your Burger

Now it’s time to assemble your burger! Drizzle some olive oil over the insides of the rolls. Place the burger on the bottom half of each roll.

Quickly reheat the mushroom and spinach mixture with a knob of butter and layer it on top of the burger. Next, grate your favorite cheese over the top. The warmth from the burger and vegetables will cause the cheese to ooze deliciously.

Enjoying Your Burger

Indulge in your gourmet burger. Each bite is a combination of juicy meat, flavorful mushrooms, and melted cheese. You’ll find it hard to resist going back for seconds!

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to email annie@thetablebruton.com. You can also reach her via phone at 07834 487381.

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Recipe by Annie des Forges from The Table Bruton. Explore more of her tasty recipes here.

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