
Ingredients for the Burger:
4 large portabella mushroom caps (about 4-6 inches in diameter), stems removed
4 beef patties (about 4-6 oz each)
1 avocado, sliced
1 medium tomato, sliced into 4 rings
1 small onion, sliced into rings
4 large eggs (for frying)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (low-carb version or homemade)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Lettuce leaves (optional, for extra crunch)
Instructions for the Burger:
Preheat your grill or Blackstone to medium-high heat (about 375°F).
Brush the portabella mushrooms with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the mushroom caps gill side up for 3-4 minutes per side until tender.
Meanwhile, season the beef patties with salt and pepper, and grill them for 3-5 minutes per side, or until your preferred level of doneness is reached (internal temperature of 160°F for medium).
To prepare the panko-breaded mushrooms, dip the mushroom caps in 1 beaten egg, then coat them in 1 cup panko breadcrumbs. Lightly fry them in a skillet with 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
While the mushrooms are frying, fry 4 eggs sunny-side up in a separate skillet over medium heat (about 3-4 minutes per egg).
Once everything is cooked, assemble the burger: place a grilled portabella mushroom on the bottom, top with a beef patty, a fried egg, slices of avocado, tomato, and onion rings.
Top with the second grilled portabella mushroom to complete the "bun" and serve with a side of lettuce if desired.
Love this! Reminds me of the foraged chicken of the woods mushroom recipe I made inspired from my Appalachian Trail thru hike. check it out:
https://thesecretingredient.substack.com/p/what-my-great-grandfathers-memoir