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Grilled Beef Burgers Stuffed with Provolone and Mushrooms

May 31, 2010 By Kristi Rimkus 30 Comments

Surprise your Memorial barbecue guests with these beef burgers stuffed with savory mushrooms and provolone cheese.

Grilled Beef Burgers Stuffed with Mushrooms and Provolone

 

For most people Memorial Day brings pictures of sunny beach barbecues and remembering the sacrifices our veterans made for our country. In Seattle, it brought pictures of big droplets of rain creating gigantic puddles on the roads – along with barbecues and visits to veterans memorials.

The rain didn’t stop me from getting outside to weed the garden. I put on a rain coat and hat, then spent the day cleaning up the yard. By the time we got ready to barbecue, I was covered in mud. Even the hat couldn’t keep the rain from plastering my hair to my head and dripping water into my eyes.

I look at it as time well spent. Who wants to weed when the sun is warming the deck, and a good book is waiting for me to lounge in the lawn chair?

Burgers Stuffed with Provolone and Mushrooms

With dry hair and clean clothes, it was time to fire up the barbecue. We skipped the chips and dip, and salad – who needs sides when you have a juicy char-broiled burger to sink your teeth into?

The combination of herbs in a simple Ranch dressing mix works well in ground beef. I prefer Uncle Dan’s because the I can actually recognize the ingredients.

Once we had our ground beef seasoned, we decided to jazz them up a bit and stuff them with woodsy mushrooms and creamy provolone cheese. Now we had a burger stuffed with some very tasty ingredients!

That’s what I call a beefy burger, and as you can see, we got our vegetables in. Who needs that salad!

Burgers Stuffed with Provolone and Mushrooms

Serves 2

Big Beef Burgers Stuffed with Provolone and Mushrooms
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Ingredients

  • 10 ounces ground beef chuck, 8 percent fat
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Uncle Dan's Original Southern Ranch Dressing mix
  • 2 slices provolone cheese
  • 2 large mushroom , sliced
  • 2 large whole wheat hamburger buns
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 2 slices tomato
  • 1 cup lettuce

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium.
  2. Combine beef and Uncle Dan's dressing mix.
  3. Split beef in quarters and press into 1/4" rounds.
  4. Layer provolone cheese and 1 mushroom on one beef round. Top with another beef round and press the edges together, taking care to seal well so that the cheese doesn't ooze through while cooking.
  5. Cook burgers on the grill 4 - 5 minutes per side until no longer pink inside. Don't overcook or your burger will be tough.
  6. Top burger with mayonnaise, tomato and lettuce.
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 What’s good for me in this dish?

Grass-fed beef is a bit pricier, but grain-fed cows tend to have more fat. The fat in grain-fed beef isn’t as high in those heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids that we all want in our diet for their blood pressure lowering, heart attack reducing benefits. Not to mention the fact that grass fed beef doesn’t contain residues of antibiotics used to keep disease away.

Lean beef is also a terrific source of protein. Protein is a fundamental part of every cell in your body. We use it for growth and also to repair our organs, skin, hair, and nails. In addition, protein is involved in the building of our bones, muscles and blood. Pretty important stuff! Just 3 or 4 ounces can provide a person with half a day’s requirement of this macronutrient.

Mushrooms are super high in selenium, vitamin B2, copper, Vitamin B3, tryptophan, potassium, phosphorus and zinc. Mushrooms contain powerful phytonutrients that contribute to overall health, as well as protecting against certain cancers such as breast cancer. Selenium contributes to the proper function of our antioxidant system. Zinc promotes immune function. There is a list a mile long of the benefits of mushrooms. They should be an addition to any healthy eating plan.

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 426
Total Fat: 14.98g
Cholesterol: 107mg
Sodium: 666mg
Total Carbs: 28.94g
Dietary Fiber: 5.41g
Sugars: 7.70g
Protein: 44.08g

Weight Watchers Points 9

Nutrition details obtained from whfoods.org, nutritiondata.com, about.com, and abouthomecooking.com.

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Filed Under: 500 Calories or Less, Healthy Recipes, Recipes by Calories

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Comments

  1. DailyChef says

    May 31, 2010 at 11:30 pm

    This looks like the most amazing burger ever. Honestly! .-= DailyChef´s last blog ..Simple Tomato Sauces: Bacon, Rosemary, Basil =-.
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    • krimkus says

      June 2, 2010 at 6:48 am

      We took a cooking class where the chef said his favorite way to make burgers was to stuff the toppings inside, that way everything stayed with the burger and bun. We thought that was a great idea. :)
      Reply
  2. claudia lamascolo says

    June 1, 2010 at 3:42 am

    ok~ now this is genious all these years I have never thought to stuff a hamburger I absolutely love this idea!~~!!!!!! awesome you have just inspired me to eat my first hamburger in two years, not much of a meat eater but using turkey omg this is awesome~ .-= claudia lamascolo´s last blog ..Happy Blogiversary 1 yr for What's Cookin' Italian Style Cuisine! =-.
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      June 2, 2010 at 6:48 am

      Turkey would be really good. I bet you could even stuff veggie burgers if you chilled the mix well.
      Reply
  3. Belinda @zomppa says

    June 1, 2010 at 5:23 am

    The word burger and stuffed are enough to sell me. .-= Belinda @zomppa´s last blog ..Photo of the Day: Proper English Breakfast =-.
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    • krimkus says

      June 2, 2010 at 6:49 am

      They were certainly fun to make!
      Reply
  4. Jilllyan says

    June 1, 2010 at 5:32 am

    my husband would dive into those...they looks delicious!
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      June 2, 2010 at 6:49 am

      Mine wanted bacon on the inside too, but we didn't have any on hand. I'll have to try that the next time.
      Reply
  5. Roti n Rice says

    June 1, 2010 at 6:56 am

    First I'll have to applaud you for going out in the rain and weeding...you are determined!That's a really tasty looking burger! We had burgers too and it was good. .-= Roti n Rice´s last blog ..Colorado Cookbook Win and Memorial Day Hamburger Cookout =-.
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      June 2, 2010 at 6:51 am

      We're still remodeling, so there isn't much to do inside. I'm so ready to put my kitchen away! :)
      Reply
  6. Lea Ann says

    June 1, 2010 at 7:16 am

    Weeding in the rain, now that what I call a Pacific Northwest lifestyle! :-)This burger looks amazing! Another bookmarked.
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      June 2, 2010 at 6:52 am

      So true! It's still raining. It looks like we're going to have one of those rainy June months. Oh well, when it's sunny in Seattle, it's absolutely beautiful, making it worth all the rain.
      Reply
  7. Sook says

    June 1, 2010 at 11:27 am

    Looks great with mushrooms! .-= Sook´s last blog ..Garlic Ginger Chicken =-.
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    • krimkus says

      June 2, 2010 at 6:52 am

      My next burger is going to have blue cheese. YUM!
      Reply
  8. Laura Laurentiu says

    June 1, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    Wow, it looks absolutely delicious to me! .-= Laura Laurentiu´s last blog ..Cheesecake cu ciocolata =-.
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    • krimkus says

      June 2, 2010 at 6:52 am

      Thanks! I had a happy husband. :)
      Reply
  9. Shree says

    June 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    fabulous :) Thanks for the useful info on grass fed vs grain fed. I've always thought, why not just trim the fat on the grain fed. Didn't realize about the added nutrients. .-= Shree´s last blog ..Daring Bakers - Croquembouche =-.
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      June 2, 2010 at 6:53 am

      Your welcome. I've been doing a lot of learning about my food and where it comes from lately. It's very interesting!
      Reply
  10. Drick says

    June 1, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    gonna have to find some of this Uncle Dan's - normally I just chopped up the mushrooms, grate the cheese and mix it all together, but I bet the surprise filling is awesome .-= Drick´s last blog ..Fresh Green Beans & New Potatoes =-.
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    • krimkus says

      June 2, 2010 at 6:54 am

      It was a fun burger, that's for sure!
      Reply
  11. 5 Star Foodie says

    June 1, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    These burgers sound awesome with cheese and mushrooms inside! .-= 5 Star Foodie´s last blog ..Cuisinart 8 Bottle Private Reserve Wine Cellar Review =-.
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    • krimkus says

      June 2, 2010 at 6:55 am

      It gets your brain thinking about what else you could stuff them with, doesn't it?
      Reply
  12. Chef Dennis says

    June 1, 2010 at 5:45 pm

    what a great burger!! and I know what you mean about recognizing the ingredients...if you need a chemist t pronounce the ingredients put it back on the shelf!!I love the addition of the mushrooms and cheese..... Thanks for sharing Dennis .-= Chef Dennis´s last blog ..It's That Barbecue Time of Year! =-.
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    • krimkus says

      June 2, 2010 at 6:56 am

      It's it true? It's amazing when you start reading labels and half the ingredients aren't recognizable as food.
      Reply
  13. Elin says

    June 2, 2010 at 2:15 am

    Love this homemade burger and thank you so much for sharing the recipe...love the mushrooms in the burger :)) .-= Elin´s last blog ..Wasabi Prawns =-.
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    • krimkus says

      June 2, 2010 at 6:57 am

      So did my husband, he's a big mushroom fan.
      Reply
  14. Lazaro says

    June 2, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    That is what I call a great burger. I am a big fan!Cheers!
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      June 3, 2010 at 6:35 am

      Thanks! I'm going to try a turkey burger next time and see how that works.
      Reply
  15. Paul says

    June 22, 2011 at 8:44 am

    I had to laugh when I read your Father's Day note about "drooling over grills." I've just purchased a new Weber grill myself, and had to begrudgingly admit to my girlfriend that I actually dreamed of the "sear station" (a section of the grill which will heat to approx 1,000 degrees for searing meat).Having said that, the new grill has inspired me to start making my own burgers from scratch again. One bite made me wonder why I ever bothered buying the pre-packaged ones. Anyhow, I've been looking for inspiration and these look amazing! I will be making them this weekend! Never would have thought about adding ranch dressing though...
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    • krimkus says

      June 23, 2011 at 6:09 pm

      You are so right! Those pre-made burgers aren't worth the effort. It only takes minutes to pack your own and the texture is so much better. I surely hope you enjoy your grill! I'm sure my hubby would love the sear station!
      Reply

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