Shiitake Cheeseburger Sliders
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SmartPoints® value per serving
Total Time
18 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Though they may be small, these cheeseburger sliders are surprisingly filling. They pack a huge flavor punch, too, thanks to the seared beef, meaty shiitake mushrooms, sweet roasted red bell peppers, and piquant salsa verde. Shiitake caps work particularly well here because of their relatively flat shape; other mushrooms, such as cremini or button, have caps that are a little too bulky for this application. The recipe is portioned for two servings, but you can easily double or triple it to serve a larger group or to have for a party.
Ingredients
Uncooked extra lean ground beef 96 % lean 4% fat
6 oz
Table salt
⅜ tsp(s), divided
Black pepper
¼ tsp(s)
Cooking spray
5 spray(s)
Fresh shiitake mushroom
12 medium, with 2- to 2 1/2-inch caps, stems removed
50% reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
2 oz, white, thinly sliced
Lettuce
6 leaf/leaves, large, large, such as Little Gem, or larger leaves torn into small pieces
Roasted red peppers (packed in water)
3 oz, cut into 6 (2-inch) pieces
Salsa verde
6 tsp(s)