Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHarry's Detroit Bar & GrillThe Motorcity Burger Recipe

The Motorcity Burger Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Harry’s house ground burger with bacon, grilled mushrooms, and Swiss cheese.

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Start by chopping the mushrooms and cooking the bacon until crispy. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions and form into patties.

  3. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Sauté the Mushrooms

    In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the mushrooms until golden brown. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Grill the Burgers

    In the same skillet, or on a grill, cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.

  6. 6

    Add Cheese

    During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty and cover until melted.

  7. 7

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, place the burger patty with melted cheese, top with crispy bacon and sautéed mushrooms, then cover with the top half of the bun.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve warm with your favorite sides.

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