Portobello Burger Deluxe!
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Serves: 2
 
I promise this will be the best portobello burger you've had! Or your money back! Think about this, a big meaty portobello marinated in a balsamic/soy mixture, grilled, then topped with caramelized onions, roasted red pepper and goat cheese, on a warm toasty, whole wheat bun. The sauce is simmered to a reduction and drizzled on! I'm certain it's the best one I've ever had!
Ingredients
Marinade/Sauce
  • ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup of soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs of olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, smashed and minced
  • 1½ tsp of sugar
Onions
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp of butter
  • 1 tsp of oil
Burgers
  • 2 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
  • 1 Tbs of olive oil
  • 2 oz of goat cheese
  • 2 roasted red peppers, store-bought, drained and patted dry
  • 2 whole wheat buns
  • fresh spinach leaves, optional
Instructions
  1. Start by making the marinade/sauce, just mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  2. Place the mushrooms in a ziplock and pour in the marinade, let sit for 30 minutes. then remove the mushrooms, shake off the excess, saving the marinade. Place the marinade in a small saucepan over low heat and simmer for about 10 - 12 minutes or until reduced by half, this is your sauce.
  3. Add the oil and butter to a heavy skillet over medium/high heat and cook the onion until soft and lightly browned, about 15 minutes, season with a little salt.
  4. Now add the oil to a stovetop grill pan or cast iron skillet, over medium/high heat, add the portobellos and grill for 5 - 6 minutes, then flip and grill for another 5 -6 minutes, adding the goat cheese for the last 2 minutes, if any juices collect in the mushrooms, shake it out before adding goat cheese.
  5. Warm your buns in a 350-degree oven for a few minutes, butter them if you like.
  6. Now to assemble, place the red pepper on the bottom bun, then the onions, then the "burger", drizzle with a little of your sauce, put the lid on and dig in! A few spinach leaves are always welcome or nice soft Bibb lettuce. Enjoy!
Recipe by Cabin In The Woods at https://cabininthewoodsblog.com/portobello-burger-deluxe/