Beef and Maitake Mushroom Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl mix olive oil, mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so, until the mushrooms are tender.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool. Process in a food processor until chopped fine but still retaining some texture. Taste and adjust seasonings.

• In a large bowl, mix the beef, chopped Roasted Maitake Mushrooms, onion, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley.
• Form 6 equal sized patties and place them on a plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill to medium high. Brush the grill grates with some oil.
• Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the burgers and continue to cook for about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Place 1 slice of cheese on each burger, and cook until the cheese has melted, and the burger has reached 135° for medium rare on a meat thermometer, about 1 to 2 minutes.

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Cut the sweet potatoes into sticks 1/4 to 1/2-inch-wide and 3 inches long and toss them with the oil.
• Mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and toss with the sweet potatoes.
• Spread them out in a single layer on sheet tray and bake until brown, about 15 minutes, then flip and cook another 10 minutes.

Fix your burger with desired topping and serve immediately with a glass of Okaville Cabernet Sauvignon for the prefer elevated weeknight meal!