Beef Burgers With Mushrooms And Aioli

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 lbs lean ground chuck
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 portabella mushrooms, stems trimmed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 ciabatta, squares halved horizontally (you can use foccacia as substitute)
• 2 cups fresh arugula

Recipe

• 1 combine the ground chuck, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. shape the mixture into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
• 2 lightly drizzle both sides of the mushrooms with the oil. sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• 3 mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl to blend. (the patties, mushrooms, and garlic mayonnaise can be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead. cover them separately and refrigerate.).
• 4 prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). grill the burgers until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• 5 grill the mushrooms until just tender, about 5 minutes per side.
• 6 grill the focaccia squares cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
• 7 spread the garlic mayonnaise over the roll bottoms.
• 8 cut the mushrooms into strips and arrange the mushroom strips over the mayonnaise. place the burgers atop the mushrooms.
• 9 spread garlic mayonnaise on the cut side of the tops and arrange a handful of arugula on each. cover the burger with the roll tops and serve.