portobello
noun
por·to·bel·lo
ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbe-(ˌ)lō 
variants
or less commonly portabella
or portabello
plural portobellos also portobellas
: a large dark mature cultivated mushroom noted for its meaty texture that is of the same variety of button mushroom as the cremini
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Today, the chain offers all-natural Angus beef burgers prepared in a variety of ways, including an Avocado Bacon Burger, a Carolina BBQ Burger, and burgers that include a fried portobello mushroom.
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Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
What: Two smash burgers topped with crispy beef bacon, caramelized onions and portobello mushrooms, secret sauce and black truffle puree.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2024
Add mushrooms to pan in batches and cook until nicely browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side for trumpet mushrooms (2 minutes per side for portobello mushrooms).
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Customers have long enjoyed its craft beers and taco platters filled with Mary’s Chicken al pastor, grilled octopus or sauteed portobello mushrooms at three sister locations in the East Bay.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
What: Two smash burgers topped with crispy beef bacon, caramelized onions and portobello mushrooms, secret sauce and black truffle puree.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2024
Add mushrooms to pan in batches and cook until nicely browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side for trumpet mushrooms (2 minutes per side for portobello mushrooms).
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Customers have long enjoyed its craft beers and taco platters filled with Mary’s Chicken al pastor, grilled octopus or sauteed portobello mushrooms at three sister locations in the East Bay.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Portobello.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portobello. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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