Lion’s Mane Hamburger

This is a great introduction to cooking with Lion’s Mane and a tasty way to incorporate it into your diet.

Lion’s Mane Hamburgers

Serves: 4 hamburgers

Ingredients

Fresh Lion’s Mane mushrooms add a deeper umami flavor while blending naturally into the beef. Once cooked, the mushroom does not noticeably change the appearance or texture of a traditional hamburger.

Burger patties

• 1 pound 80% ground beef
• 1/4 pound fresh Lion’s Mane mushrooms, shredded and/or finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

For cooking and serving

• 1 tablespoon butter or cooking oil, if using a skillet
• 4 hamburger buns
• Cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, or other preferred toppings

Instructions

1. Finely chop the Lion’s Mane mushrooms until the pieces are small enough to blend evenly into the ground beef.
2. Add the ground beef, chopped Lion’s Mane, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to a bowl.
3. Mix the ingredients by hand until evenly combined. Avoid overmixing, which can make the burgers firm.
4. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a hamburger patty. Press a small indent into the center of each patty.
5. Grill the patties or cook them in a skillet over medium-high heat for approximately 4–5 minutes per side, or until they reach your preferred level of doneness.
6. Place cheese on the patties during the final minute of cooking, if desired.
7. Place the cooked patties on hamburger buns and add your favorite toppings. Serve immediately.