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Philly Cheesesteak Burgers

Philly Cheesesteak Burgers are the perfect year-round burger that will stand out from the crowd. All of the classic cheese steak flavors of green pepper, onion, and melted cheese are combined in this juicy quarter-pound burger. Ready in just 20 minutes!

This cheesesteak-style recipe for two makes a small batch of quarter-pounders and makes a great lunch, dinner, game day, or romantic date night meal.

Although we’re using beef in our patties, ground chicken or ground turkey would also taste great in this recipe.

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Philly Cheese Burger

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How to make Cheese Steak Burger

For the Veggies

Slice the green pepper thin.

green peppers sliced thin on a cutting board with a red pairing knife.

Cut the onion into rings, and then cut in half.

small white onion sliced thing on a cutting board with a chefs knife.

Toss the oil, green bell pepper and onions into a large skillet. Click for a large non-stick skillet.

thin sliced onion and green pepper frying in oil in a skillet.

Cook the vegetables on high heat until they’re softened and begin to caramelize about 7 to 8 minutes.

Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside to keep warm.

For the hamburgers

Form the ground beef into two large round patties.

two perfectly round shaped raw beef hamburgers sprinkled with salt and pepper.

Salt and pepper the hamburger patties to taste.

On an outdoor grill or an indoor griddle, over high heat, cook the hamburger patties for about 4 minutes on each side, until done to your preference.

two round ground beef quarter pound hamburger patties cooking over a flame on a grill.

If you like cheese melted, after you flip the burgers over, during the last 1 to 2 minutes, add the Provolone Cheese slices on top of the patties until melted. Remove the patties.

two round ground beef quarter pound patties cooking over a flame on a grill with melted white cheese on top.

Optional – Turn the heat to low and place the buns onto the grill or into the skillet to brown and toast them for a few minutes.

To assemble

Add mayonnaise to the bun halves, the beef patties with cheese on top, and the vegetables, followed by the second bun halves.

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Philly Cheesesteak Hamburger

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Philly Cheesesteak Burgers

Philly Cheesesteak Burgers are the perfect year round burger that will stand out from the crowd. All of the classic cheese steak flavors of green pepper, onion, and melted cheese are combined in this juicy quarter pound burger. Ready in 20 minutes!
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Beef
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 744 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • ½ of a green bell pepper
  • ½ of a small onion
  • Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • 2 hamburger buns
  • 2 slices Provolone Cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

Instructions
 

For the Veggies:

  • Slice the green pepper thin.
  • Cut the onion into rings, and then cut in half.
  • Toss the oil, green bell pepper and onions into a large skillet. Click for a large non-stick skillet.
  • Cook the vegetables on high heat until they're softened and begin to caramelize, about 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, cover and set aside to keep warm.

For the patties:

  • Form the ground beef into two large round patties.
  • Salt and pepper the hamburger patties to taste.
  • On an outdoor grill or an indoor griddle, over high heat, cook the hamburger patties for about 4 minutes on each side, until done to your preference.
  • If you like cheese melted, after you flip the burgers over, during the last 1 to 2 minutes, add the Provolone Cheese slices on top of the patties until melted. Remove the patties.
  • Optional – Turn the heat to low and place the buns onto the grill or into the skillet to brown and toast them for a few minutes.

To assemble:

  • Add mayonnaise to the bun halves, the beef patties with cheese on top, and the vegetables, followed by the second bun halves.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 744kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 29gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 606mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 296IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 238mgIron: 4mg
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