Balkan Stuffed Burger with Egg & Mushrooms
Juicy ground beef patties stuffed with cheese and onion, seared until golden, served on toasted buns with sautéed mushrooms, fresh lettuce, tomato, and a runny egg yolk on top. Pure Balkan comfort in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 725
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix ground beef, pork, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined—don't overwork.
Step 2
Divide meat into 4 thin patties. Place cheese and minced onion on 2 patties, then top with the other 2 patties and press edges to seal completely.
Step 3
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 4
Sear patties 3 minutes per side without moving—you want a golden crust and cheese slightly visible at the edges.
Step 5
Move patties to a plate. Add mushroom slices to the same skillet and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender.
Step 6
Toast the buns in the skillet 1 minute per side until golden, then assemble: bottom bun, lettuce, tomato, patty, mushrooms, then top bun.
Step 7
Fry 2 eggs sunny-side up in the same skillet until whites are set but yolks still jiggle, about 3 minutes.
Step 8
Serve burgers hot with one egg yolk placed on top of each, so it runs onto the patty when you bite.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet
- mixing bowl
- spatula
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