Garlic Cheeseburgers with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
• salt (to taste; used for seasoning the beef and vegetables)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 0.333 cup Hellmann’s Garlic Aioli (for seasoning or mixing into the beef, as listed)
• oil (for cooking; use a small amount in the skillet)
• 1 cup mushrooms (thinly sliced)
• 1 white onion (large; thinly sliced)
• 6 brioche buns
• 0.333 cup Hellmann’s Garlic Aioli (for assembling the burgers)
• 0.333 cup pickled jalapeño
• 6 slices American cheese
• 2 tbsp oil (for sautéing the onions and mushrooms)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. The source also lists 1/3 cup Garlic Aioli with the initial ingredients, but does not state how it is incorporated into the beef; reserve it unless following the author's unstated intended use.

2. 2

   Divide the seasoned beef into 6 equal balls.

3. 3

   Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a small amount of cooking oil.

4. 4

   Place the beef balls onto the hot cooking surface and smash them into patties.

5. 5

   Cook the patties for about 4–5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

6. 6

   Place one slice of American cheese on each patty. Cover the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, until the cheese melts.

7. 7

   In another skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil.

8. 8

   Add the sliced onion and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté until caramelized, then season with salt.

9. 9

   Toast the brioche buns in a pan until golden.

10. 10

    Spread Garlic Aioli on the bottom half of each toasted bun.

11. 11

    Add the pickled jalapeños.

12. 12

    Place a cooked, cheese-topped patty on each bun.

13. 13

    Top the patties with the caramelized onions and mushrooms.

14. 14

    Spread more Garlic Aioli over the burgers, then place the top buns in position.

15. 15

    Serve with fries and enjoy.

Notes

The source lists 1/3 cup Garlic Aioli among the initial ingredients and another 1/3 cup under “To assemble,” but the method only explicitly describes using aioli for the buns. The source does not specify how to use the first portion. It also does not specify a cooking temperature beyond medium-high heat, exact oil quantity for the burgers, or a target internal temperature; cook to the desired doneness stated by the author.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• American
• cheeseburger
• beef
• stovetop
• grilled
• smash burger