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Grilled Burgers with Mushroom-Bacon Reli




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• Relish:
  
• About 10 ounces portobello mushrooms
  
• 4 strips bacon (about 4 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces
  
• 1 C. chopped red onions
  
• 1 t. dried thyme leaves
  
• 3/4 t. kosher (coarse) salt, plus more if needed
  
• 2 T. balsamic vinegar
  
• Burgers:
  
• 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
  
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  
• dried thyme leaves
  
• 6 thin slices fontina cheese
  
• 6 good-quality hamburger buns, split
  
• 1 garlic clove, split
  
• 6 crisp lettuce leaves
  






Instructions



1. Prepare the relish:
   Cut out and discard the tough stems from the mushrooms. Rinse mushrooms and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch dice and measure out 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups.
   
2. Saute the bacon in a medium-heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Pour off and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the pan drippings. Add the mushrooms and onions, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the thyme, salt and vinegar; cook, stirring, until vinegar has evaporated, about 1 minute.
   
   
3. Remove from heat and stir in bacon. Season with more salt, if needed. (Relish can be made a day ahead. Cool, cover and refrigerate. To reheat, stir over low heat.)
   
4. Make the burgers:
   Shape the ground beef into 6 patties. Generously season both sides with salt, pepper and thyme.
   
5. Prepare a grill with the rack set 4 to 5 inches from the heat. When grill is hot, place burgers on it and cook, turning once or twice, until a meat thermometer inserted into the burgers registers 160 degrees. Top burgers with cheese and grill until cheese melts, 1 minute or less. Toast the buns on the grill for a few seconds, then remove and rub the toasted sides with garlic.
   
6. To serve:
   Place the lettuce on the bottom halves of the buns and add burgers. Spoon warm mushroom relish on top. Cover with tops of buns. Serve immediately.
   






Final Comments


Makes 6 servings