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Portobello and Beef Patty Melt

published: May 16th 2009
source: Lesa Jacskon

12 ounces 90% lean ground beef
2 cups finely chopped Portobello mushroom caps (about 2), gills removed
3 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 slices rye bread
1 clove garlic (peeled)
8 teaspoon pickle relish
4 slices Swiss cheese (2 ounces)

Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Line a broiler pan with foil.

Gently mix beef, mushrooms, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Shape into 4 patties and place on the prepared pan. Broil until cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

Meanwhile, toast bread. Rub each slice of toast with garlic.

Place 1 patty on each piece of toast, top each with 2 teaspoons relish and cover with a slice of cheese. Remove foil and place the sandwiches on the pan; broil until cheese is just melted, 30 to 60 seconds.