Jul 14 2026

Fontina Burger Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

house bun, patty, mushroom jus, arugula, crispy onions, fontina cheese

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Mushroom Jus

Bun

Method

Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Prepare the Patty Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness. Add a slice of fontina cheese on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking, allowing it to melt.

Mushroom Jus

  1. 4

    Sauté the Mushrooms

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until they are browned and softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 5

    Make the Jus

    Add the beef broth, soy sauce, and fresh thyme to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Toast the Buns

    While the patties and jus are cooking, toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a handful of arugula, followed by the cooked patty with melted fontina cheese. Drizzle the mushroom jus over the patty, and top with crispy onions. Finish with the top half of the bun.

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