Ground Beef And Ham Stuffed Mushrooms

1. 1

   Prepare a large baking sheet.

2. 2

   Carefully remove the stems off of the mushroom caps and finely chop; set aside.

3. 3

   Place the mushroom caps stem side down on a baking sheet and place in a 375 degree F oven for about 12-15 minutes to release their moisture; set aside until cool enough to handle.

4. 4

   Heat butter and oil in a large skillet until hot and cook the ground beef with onion and garlic until the beef is browned (about 8 minutes) stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Add in the chopped mushroom stems, chopped ham, Parmesan cheese and sherry; cook stirring for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and add in the bread crumbs, salt and pepper (or cayenne pepper if using); mix to combine.

7. 7

   Divide and stuff the ground beef mixture into each mushroom cap pushing down into the cap using you fingers or the back of a spoon.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese or Parmesan cheese.

9. 9

   Set oven to broil heat and broil the caps about 3-inches from heat for about 2-5 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.