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These community favorite Portobello Mushroom Burgers are packed with flavor, have a meaty texture, and can be cooked on the grill or stove! They’re a classic vegan or vegetarian burger recipe that are quick to make and perfect for summer cookouts.
I have a history of featuring spotlight ingredients that I actually don’t like in the hopes that by cooking with them nonstop for a few weeks I’ll grow to like them (see tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon).
And mushrooms? They were on the top of the list of “Foods I Don’t Eat”. Because I trulythought I didn’t like mushrooms.
Until these Portobello Burgers. These burgers were my gateway to loving mushrooms! I’m not saying this to talk up these burgers, guys. I’m saying this because it’s the fact! The cold hard fact. I woke up thinking I didn’t like mushrooms, decided to give portobello mushroom burgers a go, and went to sleep dreaming of all the ways I could continue cooking up mushrooms. So…let’s make some burgers shall we?
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★★★★★
“This was super good. Served on chibatta roll added peppers and onions. Sauce was great. Fussy husband loved it. He’s a burger man. It’s a do again.” —Carah
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How to make portobello burgers
The key to a really delicious vegan or vegetarian portobello burger recipe is in the marinade! We’ll brush the mushrooms with soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. The mushrooms are basically sponges that will soak up al that flavor!
Then just cook your portobello burgers on the stove or grill and serve with your favorite burger toppings!
Serve these portobello burgers with:
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Baked Zucchini Fries
- Crispy Asparagus Fries
- Summer Veggie Salad
- Avocado Mango Salad
- Carrot Hot Dogs
Feeling adventurous? Grill halloumi cheese and throw it on top of the mushroom for an ultra-filling burger!
And for more classic recipes turned vegetarian with the help of mushrooms, be sure to try our Mushroom Meatloaf and Mushroom Pulled “Pork”!
How To Make Portobello Mushroom Burgers (Top-Rated Recipe!)
4.95 from 38 votes
Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Cook: 10 minutes minutes
Total: 15 minutes minutes
Author: Sarah Bond
Calories: 488kcal
Servings: 6 burgers
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These community favorite Portobello Mushroom Burgers are packed with flavor, meaty, and can be cooked on the grill or stove!
Ingredients
Portobello Mushroom Burgers
- 6 large portobello mushrooms
- ¼ cup olive oil 60 mL
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce 30 mL
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice 30 mL
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp each oregano, smoked paprika, salt, pepper
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- To serve: burger buns, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, sliced red onions
Fancy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 30 g
- 2 Tbsp ketchup 30 g
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ⅛ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
Prep Mushrooms: Clean mushrooms gently with a damp paper towel. Remove stems (and gills, if you don't like the texture). In a small bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings.Brush liberally onto the tops and bottoms of the mushrooms.
Cook Burgers: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium/high. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until slightly softened, brushing with remaining marinade to add more flavor. Alternatively, cook on the grill for 5 minutes per side until grill lines appear. Add cheese in the last minute of cooking.
Serve: Combine all Fancy Sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Serve mushroom burgers on toasted buns with fancy sauce, tomatoes, lettuce, and onion.
Tips & Tricks
Can you eat the gills of a Portobello mushroom?Yes! The texture can turn a little mushy during cooking, so you can scrape them out if you prefer your Portobello Mushroom Burgers without (but I like them with gills and all).
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1burger Calories: 488kcal (24%) Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) Protein: 17.3g (35%) Fat: 27.7g (43%) Saturated Fat: 8.6g (54%) Cholesterol: 31mg (10%) Sodium: 1437mg (62%) Potassium: 318mg (9%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 8g (9%) Calcium: 210mg (21%) Iron: 5.2mg (29%)
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GW says
I’ve had Portobello burgers twice at nice restaurants and neither compared to this recipe. thanks
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Sarah says
Yay, so happy to hear! I’d tried a few different versions of portobello burgers before, but this is by far my favorite (especially with a thick slice of melted cheddar)
Kelli B says
We just enjoyed this meal for dinner. Everyone loved it! The sauce was amazing and I may use it just for my french fries. I will be remaking this for sure. Grateful for a new recipe to get us out of our dinner rut. We omitted the cheese due to lactose intolerance.
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Sarah says
So happy to hear, Kelli! Breaking the dinner rut is what I’m all about, so your comment put a big smile on my face! 😀
V says
Yep…this recipe is a keeper…
Def will try it again and may doctor it up n make it my own yet this was a great intro….thank u for sharing.Reply
Sarah says
So happy you liked it! The seasonings can definitely be tailored to your taste, go crazy with it! 😀
Mary U says
Super tasty flavor! This recipe is a definite keeper, and we will make these often. 1/2 Tablespoon of harissa added to 1/4 cup of mayonnaise is another sauce alternative. We also added bread and butter pickles to our burger. Excellent portobello burgers!
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Sarah says
Yummm that harissa mayo sounds heavenly. Thanks for the tip (and for your review)!
Melly says
My hubby is a vegetarian and I never have have any idea what to cook for him. This looked pretty easy so I tried it, my first time cooking a mushroom. He LOVED it. He said it was SO good!! Thanks for the easy recipe!!
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Sarah says
YAY! So happy to hear it, Melly! 😀
Vinna says
First time trying portabella mushrooms in a burger. I used the mushrooms as buns but the sauce and the marinade still tasted great on the mushrooms and patty. I added in sautéed onions. The mushroom did release some water so it was little messy eating but it was delicious. I chose this recipe because it was simple and fast to make. I’m glad l did. Thanks,
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Sarah says
So happy to hear it, Vinna! Thanks for popping in to let us know how it went!
Niki says
Excellent recipe👌 Didn’t know you could eat the gills..yum😛
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Gregory Shullek says
Good.. but way way wAy way too salty
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PAUL SKENDER says
Didn’t miss the meat they were yummy.
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Tiggywinkle says
These are soooo good.
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Jan says
I finally convinced my hubby to add some vegetarian options to our diets, and we have designated Monday as “meatless.” Neither one of us was too sure about eating a portobello mushroom burger, but we gave it a try and WOW we were surprised and delighted. These are delish! I’ve made them a couple of times now and they never disappoint. Love the “Fancy Sauce,” too. Just yummy!
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Jenelle says
I like to cook portobello caps on the grill. The marinate I use is oily Italian salad dressing and is good. Can’t wait to try this marinate.
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Phyllis says
I don’t have Portobello mushrooms BUT can I substitute with button mushrooms sautéed in pan with olive oil, soy sauce, lemon, etc.? Grill buns and melt cheese on top and finish with the sauce? I would love to prepare this for my husband who loves mushrooms.
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Sarah says
I think that would work! Maybe melt a slab of cheese onto the mound of mushrooms 😀
Tasha says
I am carnivore (omnivore) and this smells and tastes like a fabulous, expensive beef burger!
This is delicious. Thank you for sharing!Reply
Chelsea Smith says
This is LEGIT!!!!!
IM NOT GOING BACK TO TURKEY BURGERS!!!Reply
karen says
sooo good
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Holly says
My whole family loves these!
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Dani says
I’m not a vegetarian, but I like to have meatless dinners, once a week. This recipe was amazing. I felt like a chef. My husband loved it too.
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Sarah Bond says
I’m so happy to hear it, Dani! Enjoy!! 😀
Claudia l says
I am excited to try this recipe. I have been trying to find meatless dinner ideas for my father i law. Due to health issues he has to cut down on his meat intake. Thank you ai much for this delicious looking recipe!!!
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Mary Ann says
So easy and so good!
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gma says
My new go-to burger. I am not vegan but family members are. This has an amazing flavor and would choose it over most any other burger. I wouldn’t change a thing.
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Asia says
Tasty & Quick meal !!!!
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Calathiel says
could you next time please inquire to what utensils we are meant to use while cooking, but the tast and flavor of the burger, amazing (also helpful for writing my school cooking project)
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carah says
This was super good. Served on chibatta roll added peppers and onions. Sauce was great. Fussy husband loved it. He’s a burger man. It’s a do again.
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Sarah Bond says
I’m so happy to hear it, Carah!! Enjoy! 😀
Connie says
I’ve never had a portabella burger and this was AMAZING!! The flavours were right on! Made it with grilled onion and steamed kale I needed to use, and a tomato oh and the special sauce!!! Sooooo good and so easy!! Thank you! This recipe is a keeper!
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Sarah Bond says
So happy to hear it, Connie! Enjoy! 😀
Melanie says
On a whim I bought some portabella mushrooms & came upon this recipe when trying to figure out what to do with them. My first time making a portabella burger & it was delicious! A great fast & easy meal. Thanks!
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Sarah Bond says
So happy to hear it, Melanie! Enjoy! 😀
