Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Mince Beef

Stuffed Portobello mushrooms with a thick beef mince, bacon ragu and mozzarella cheese are easy to make, and they are a treat for everyone.

These delicious meaty morsels will go from your fridge to your table in a little under an hour, but less than half of that time is hands-on cooking.

Ground Beef Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms are no strangers here on my site... We are not talking about little appetisers, but full-on meal centrepieces, we love them!

I've got everything from cheesy brown rice stuffed mushrooms to bacon stuffed mushrooms and some glorious caramelised onion and goat cheese stuffed mushrooms.

These minced beef stuffed mushrooms are far meatier than any of those options.

The stuffing is very simple and contains many of the main ingredients for a great meat sauce for pasta.

The meatiness is joined by garlic, a little tomato, balsamic and parsley.  Oh yeah, cheese, we have both mozzarella and Parmesan.

It is delicious, and you could even use it to stuff my bacon-wrapped stuffed onions.

If you want a slightly different minced beef recipe check out my old-school savoury mince!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best mushrooms to use?

The best mushrooms for stuffing are either portobello mushrooms or field mushrooms.

They are practically the same thing; Portobello mushrooms are a mature version of the cultivated button mushrooms we all know.

Field mushrooms, also known as meadow mushrooms, are the wild cousin of the portobello mushroom.

Can I stuff smaller mushrooms?

Yes, this recipe works well as a starter or canapé using large button mushrooms. Be sure to get larger mushrooms that are "two-bite" sized so that they cook properly.

What is tomato passata?

US visitors often ask this when visiting my site. Passata is a tomato "sauce" made with sieved tomatoes and nothing else.

It is often called tomato puree in the US, but you can buy brands like Mutti in the US, and they are labelled as passata, I believe.

Can I make this in advance?

Personally, I would not reheat the mushrooms after cooking them; they will overcook and go a bit "slimy".

You can make the stuffing 2-3 days in advance, though, and it will be fine in the fridge.

Can I cook these in an air fryer?

Yes, so long as your air fryer is large enough, 13-16 minutes at 180°C or 350°F should be fine.

Serving Suggestions

These beef mince stuffed mushrooms make a nice light meal with some salad leaves, as I have here or a simple side salad.

They are also awesome with a potato-based side dish, some air fryer chips would work a treat, but my favourite would be my crispy fried potatoes.

If you want something to throw in the oven whilst it is on, then take a look at my Parmentier potatoes recipe.

You could also knock up these crispy baked sweet potato fries.

Equipment Used

I only mention brands of equipment if I think that they make a material difference to a recipe. But if you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments section below the recipe.

• Hob/stovetop.
• Oven.
• 28cm or 11" frying pan or skillet.
• Baking tray.
• Chopping board.
• Kitchen knife.
• A combination of weighing scales, measuring cups and spoons.
• Stirring spoons and a spatula.