Ingredients

16 oz. ground beef sirloin
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup merlot wine
8 oz. La Bottega di BelGioioso® Artigiano® Vino Rosso cheese, crumbled

Directions

Combine beef with salt, pepper, parsley, thyme, garlic powder in mixing bowl. Shape into 2 oz. patties. Refrigerate patties until ready to cook.

Slice a crusty baguette into slider size pieces and halve each one.

Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until they start to brown. Add the wine and stir until the majority of the moisture from the wine evaporates off.

Lightly oil a grill or pan and grill burgers over medium heat. Cook thoroughly on each side. Add Artigiano Vino Rosso cheese crumbles and cook until cheese has melted. Remove from heat.

Toast slider buns, cut side down on grill or in pan. Assemble bottom half of baguette slice with 2 Tbsp. mushrooms, grilled burger and remaining baguette slice.