MUSHROOM SWISS BROILED BURGERS

2 tablespoons unsalted

butter

1 (4-ounce) container presliced cremini mushrooms

Salt and freshly ground

black pepper

1 ⅓ pounds ground beef 4 deli slices Swiss or

Havarti cheese

¼ cup mayonnaise 4 English muffins, split and

toasted

On the side: Baby arugula

salad

Heat a broiler to high with the rack positioned about 6 inches below the heating element.

Melt the butter in a medium skillet over mediumhigh heat. When the butter is foamy, add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid, the liquid evaporates, and the mushrooms turn golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.

While the mushrooms cook, divide the ground beef into four ⅓-pound portions. Form into ¾- to 1-inch-thick patties. Press down in the center of each patty to form a dimple. Season both sides with salt and pepper and place on a rimmed baking sheet.

Place the burgers under the broiler and cook until they start to sizzle and brown, about 3 minutes. Carefully remove the baking sheet and flip the burgers. Return to the broiler and continue to cook until the second side is brown and the center of the burgers reaches 135 degrees, 3 more minutes (for medium doneness). If you see smoke coming out of the broiler, turn the broiler off before removing the burgers. If they’re not done, switch the oven to bake at 500 degrees to cook them through.

When the burgers are done, and if you haven’t done so already, turn off the broiler (or oven, if you switched from broil to bake). Carefully remove the baking sheet again. Divide the mushrooms between the burgers and top with the cheese. Return to the oven and let the cheese melt, 30 seconds.

Spread the mayonnaise on the English muffins, then top with the burger patties. Serve with salad on the side.

Serves 4.

Per serving: 540 calories (percent of calories from fat, 44), 46 grams protein, 29 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, 26 grams total fat (13 grams saturated), 138 milligrams cholesterol, 492 milligrams sodium.