Not sure whether the error was in choosing flavors or technique or both. So I was reading about some cheeseburger contest that Bobby Flay eventually won, and so I had cheeseburgers on the brain when I went to the store. Wanted to get all chefy and forget recipes so I just picked up a couple of poblanos, white mushrooms and a shallot. Goat cheese and of course chopped meat. I started the mushrooms first in a stainless steel skillet with equal parts oil and butter. Once they were starting to release some moisture I threw in the shallots (diced) and poblanos (julienned), and eventually deglazed with a bit of red wine. Did the burgers in a cast iron skillet, topped with goat cheese when they were almost done and slathered as much of the mixture on top as would fit. Onion buns with mayo, spinach and tomato, which is pretty standard for me when I make 'em.
Blech.
I mean, there's only so bad a cheeseburger can be, but it sure wasn't anything special. :(