Washington State Burger (Aka Wild Mushroom-Cheddar Burger)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil 
• 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley fresh chopped
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
• 4  hamburger buns split toasted
• 4 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 1.5 pounds pd of ground turkey lean 80 percent 90 percent
• 12 ounces mushrooms such as cremini, lobster, chanterelles, and stemmed shiitakes, coarsely chopped assorted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 small shallots diced finely
• 4 slices sharp cheddar 
• 1 tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• grill

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a large saute pan over high heat until almost smoking.
3. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the shallot, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the mushrooms are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the thyme and parsley and transfer to a bowl.
5. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
6. Heat a gas grill to high.
7. Brush the burgers with canola oil and grill until desired doneness is reached. Top each with a slice of cheese and cover during the last minute of cooking.
8. Place the burgers on the bun bottoms and top each burger with a large spoonful of the mushrooms. Cover with the bun tops and serve immediately.