Umami Butter Signature Burger

Directions

1. Portion the ground beef and form into 6 oz patties. Season the patties generously with Umami Butter Burger Blend.
2. Clean the portabella mushrooms by scraping out the gills.
3. Rub and marinate the mushrooms in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Umami Butter Blend.
4. Make the tomato bacon jam.
5. Roughly chop the bacon and render it in a medium sized pot over medium heat.
6. Drain off the rendered bacon fat and then add the diced tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and sugar to the pot.
7. Return to medium low heat and cook until the jam has reduced and thickened.
8. Preheat your griddle to 350 degrees and fire up the grill.
9. Spread out ¼ Cup of parmesan cheese in a 5” circle on the griddle. Allow to cook/toast until the cheese is browned.
10. Carefully use a scraper or metal spatula to flip the parmesan crisp and cook for 1 minute.
11. Remove and set aside to cool while you grill your burgers.
12. Set the burgers over direct heat to grill to your desired temp.
13. Grill the mushrooms until tender.
14. Toast your burger buns if desired and then build.
15. Place ½ cup of arugula on the bottom bun followed by a burger patty.
16. Place a parmesan crisp on top of the patty followed by a grilled mushroom and a few tablespoons of the bacon jam.
17. Top and serve.
18. Enjoy!