Latin Mushroom Burger

Ingredients

Serves 12


Sauté pan (for patties to be cooked in):

1 tbsp. canola oil
4 oz. onions, sliced
1 tsp. salt

Mushroom topping:


4 oz. onions, sliced
5 oz. mushrooms
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
3 oz. onions, chopped
1 tbsp. garlic, chopped

 Patties

2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
1 oz. carrots, chopped
12 oz. ground pork
1 tbsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. crushed red peppers

On the side:


12 slider rolls
Your favorite guacamole

Directions:

FOR THE CARAMELIZED MUSHROOM TOPPING: In a large bowl, add canola oil, mushrooms, salt, and black pepper; toss well. In a preheated 350F oven roast mushrooms until well caramelized, chop and reserve.

FOR THE PATTIES: In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add canola oil, onions and salt; sauté until well caramelized. In a bowl, add caramelized mushrooms, onions, garlic, cilantro, carrots, ground pork, cumin seeds, salt, black pepper, and crushed red peppers; mix well and form into patties. In the large sauté pan over med-high, add patties and sauté until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and exterior is well caramelized. Top the slider roll with sausage patty, caramelized onions, and guacamole.