Swiss Pan Seared Burger with Rosemary Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients 

• 2 lbs ground beef 80/20
• 1 small shallot, minced and divided (about 3 Tbsp)
• 1 Tbsp fresh Rosemary (minced and divided)
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 slices of Swiss cheese
• 2 tbsp butter divided
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 4 buns

1. Combine ground beef, 2 Tbsp shallots, 2/3 of the minced rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Mix until combined well and form into several burger patties. My patties were about 1/3 lb. ea.
3. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet.
4. Add Burger patties and saute 4-5 minutes per side for a medium cook.
5. Add Swiss cheese and melt slightly (don’t let the cheese melt onto skillet). Transfer patties to a plate and loosely tent with a piece of nonstick sprayed foil.
6. Melt 1 Tbsp butter in skillet then add mushrooms and remaining Tbsp of shallots. Season with salt and pepper then saute mushrooms until they reach a golden brown (about 5 minutes).
7. Add remaining Rosemary and garlic and saute for 1 more minute.
8. Add beef broth and simmer until sauce is reduced and has thickened a bit (about 5 minutes).
9. Add remaining Tbsp butter then stir until melted.
10. Place burgers on buns, top with mushroom sauce and serve with fresh-cut fries or your favorite side.

Enjoy/Tastedis