Mushroom Merlot Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (95% lean)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
• 4 slices French bread, cut diagonally 1/2 inch thick
• 2 ounces goat cheese crumbles (1/2 cup)
• 4 romaine lettuce leaves

Sauce:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1 cup Merlot or other dry red wine
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Garnish:

• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)