Pioppino Mushroom Burgers

This fun patty recipe from our friends at Cascadia Mushrooms is sure to perk up your next barbecue.

Ingredients:
½-1 pound Pioppino or other wild mushroom, finely chopped
1 pound ground beef*
½ sweet yellow onion, finely chopped
1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons fresh herbs, such as parsley, oregano or thyme, chopped
1 egg
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

Method:
1. Dry sauté the mushrooms in a medium-sized skillet until most of the moisture has evaporated. Add the onion and garlic and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and remove from the heat.

2. In a large bowl, combine the sautéed mushrooms, garlic and onions with the ground beef, herbs, egg and dash of salt and pepper.

3. Once all ingredients are mixed together, form into patties and grill.

*This recipe also works well with ground turkey.