Jul 09 2026
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Benchmark Beef Burger Recipe

Inspired by River Café
Time45m
Serves2

Ceres Oyster Mushroom, Sylvan Star Gouda, Caramelized Onion, Poplar Bluff Potato Salad

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Caramelized Onion Ingredients

Poplar Bluff Potato Salad Ingredients

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef Patties

    In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties.

  2. 2

    Cook the Patties

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.

  3. 3

    Mushroom Sauté

    In the same skillet, add chopped oyster mushrooms and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender.

  4. 4

    Add Cheese

    Place a slice of Gouda cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Caramelized Onion Preparation

  1. 5

    Slice the Onion

    Thinly slice the onion.

  2. 6

    Cook the Onion

    In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sugar, cooking until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.

Potato Salad Preparation

  1. 7

    Boil the Potatoes

    Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool.

  2. 8

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the diced potatoes, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of the bun, place the burger patty with melted cheese, followed by sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions. Top with the other half of the bun.

  2. 10

    Serve with Potato Salad

    Serve the burger alongside a generous portion of Poplar Bluff potato salad.

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