- Yield
- 4
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
This smashburger pairs beautifully with 2022 Estate Le F.P., highlighting the wine’s earthy depth and aromatic lift. Mushrooms and Gruyère echo the wine’s savory character while allowing its red fruit and floral notes to shine.
Ingredients
Mushroom Topping
- 8 oz cremini or mixed mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Burgers
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- Salt and pepper
- 4 slices Gruyère cheese
- 4 brioche or potato buns
- 1 tbsp butter
Optional Garnish:
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Arugula
Instructions
1. Make the mushroom topping
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add mushrooms and cook until browned and moisture has evaporated, about 5–6 minutes.
Add garlic and thyme and cook 1 minute more.
Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
2. Form the burger balls
Divide ground beef into 4 loose balls. Do not compress tightly—smashburgers should remain airy.
3. Sear and smash
Heat a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high until very hot.
Add a touch of butter.
Place beef balls on the surface and immediately smash thin with a spatula or press.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cook 2–3 minutes, flip, top with Gruyère, and cook 1–2 minutes more until melted.
4. Toast the buns
Lightly toast buns in the same pan with a bit of butter.
5. Assemble
Spoon mushroom mixture onto the bottom bun.
Add cheeseburger patty.
Finish with optional red onion or arugula and top bun.
Why It Pairs
Earthy mushrooms echo Le F.P.’s graphite and savory notes, while Gruyère adds nutty elegance that complements the wine’s red cherry and violet lift.