Minecraft MooShroom Smash Burgers

Prep Steps

• 2 cloves garlic {do:mince}
• 8 oz baby bella mushrooms into chunks {do:break}
• 1 small onion, halved and thinly {do:slice}

The Garlic Aioli

In a small bowl, mix until smooth...

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

The Mushroom & Onion Mix

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook together until soft and caramelized...

• 4 tbsp butter
• 8 oz baby bella mushrooms{tip:Baby bella, cremini and brown mushrooms are the same mushroom: a young portobello. Stores just label them differently. White button mushrooms work too, with a milder flavor.}, broken into chunks
• 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then set aside.

The Smash Patties

Divide into 4 balls...

• 1 1/3 lbs ground beef

Get a large skillet screaming hot and add...

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Smash each ball into a thin patty and cook until deeply browned and crispy on both sides, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Assemble

Toast until lightly browned...

• 4 deluxe hamburger buns

Spread the bottom buns with the garlic aioli, then layer on...

• 4 romaine lettuce leaves

Add a patty to each, then top with...

• 4 slices Swiss cheese

Finish with the mushroom and onion mix and the bun tops.