Sriracha Mushroom Burgers

Sriracha Mushroom Burgers

Layering or Stacking Burgers

*8 Brioche Buns, buttered and toasted

*8 thick slices Swiss Cheese, melted on bottom bun

*Cooked Seasoned Beef Patties, recipe below

*8 slices Red Onion, grilled

*French Onion Mushrooms, recipe below

*Sriracha Sauce, recipe below

Seasoned Chuck Ground Beef Patties

*2 pounds Chuck Ground Beef

*2 teaspoons Garlic Powder

*2 teaspoons Onion Powder

*2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika

*2 teaspoons dried Thyme Leaves

*2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce

*1 teaspoon Sea Salt

*1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper

Combine together in a bowl the above ingredients and form into generous 1/2 cup patties about 3/4 inch thick. Cook burgers in a heated cast iron grill skillet or skillet as desired, use splash guards/screens to prevent splattering. We like well done burgers, so we cooked them 6 minutes per side on medium heat. Makes 8 Beef Patties.

French Onion Mushrooms

*1 pound Crimini Mushrooms or White Button Mushrooms, sliced

*1 (15 ounce) can French Onion Soup or 1 package dried Onion Soup and 15 ounces of Water

*2 tablespoons Butter

*1/2 White Onion, diced

*1 tablespoon bottled Minced Garlic

*1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper

*Sea Salt, to taste

Place Mushrooms, onion soup, butter, onion, garlic, pepper and salt in a crock pot on high for 2 and 1/2 hours stirring occasionally.

Sriracha Sauce

*1/2 cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise

*1/3 cup Ketchup

*1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha, to taste

*1 teaspoon Onion Powder

*1 tablespoon bottled Minced Garlic

*Sea Salt to taste

Mix together in a bowl mayonnaise, ketchup, sriracha, onion powder, garlic and salt. Cover bowl with plastic wrap or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Enjoy!

Lindy

Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice

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*3 tablespoons Extra Light Olive Oil

*4 Cloves Garlic, pressed or minced

*1 medium Onion, diced

*1 3/4 cups Long Grain White Rice, rinsed

*1/4 cup Long Grain Brown Rice, or white, rinsed

*1 teaspoon Cumin

*1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt

*1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

*1/8 teaspoon Red Pepper or to taste, optional

*1/4 teaspoon Turmeric

*2 cans (10 ounce) Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies

*3 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth

*1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed (optional)

*Fresh Cilantro, chopped

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Heat in a skillet olive oil on medium heat, add onions and sauté until translucent then add the garlic and sauté 1 additional minute.

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Add the rice slowly to the onion mixture cook for 2-3 minutes. Then stir into rice mixture: Cumin, salt, black pepper, red pepper and turmeric, stir until combined. Pour in the tomatoes and cook another 2-3 minutes and then pour in the chicken stock.

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Cover skillet and Simmer the rice mixture for about 15 minutes, careful not to overcook. Add black bean and serve with topping of chopped cilantro.

Enjoy!

Lindy