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A Philly Cheesesteak Burger with melted cheese, grilled onions, and colorful bell peppers on a toasted bun.
Maryam

Philly Cheesesteak Burger

Juicy burgers topped with thinly sliced steak, caramelized peppers and onions, and melty provolone for the ultimate mashup of two American classics.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 785

Ingredients
  

For the Burgers
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef 80/20 blend, cold
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
For the Cheesesteak Topping
  • 8 oz ribeye steak thinly sliced, partially frozen for easy slicing
  • 1 large green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 slices provolone cheese divided
For Assembly
  • 4 brioche buns toasted
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise optional, for toasting buns

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Grill or Grill Pan

Method
 

Prep
  1. Place the ribeye in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up, then slice as thinly as possible against the grain. Slice the pepper and onion into thin strips. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and gently form into patties slightly wider than your buns; season both sides with salt and pepper.
Cook the Cheesesteak Topping
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the peppers and onions with a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned at the edges, about 8 minutes. Push to one side of the pan.
  2. Add the sliced ribeye to the empty side of the pan, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until browned but still juicy. Mix with the vegetables, add the Worcestershire sauce, and toss to combine. Reduce heat to low and top with 4 slices of provolone. Cover the pan briefly to melt the cheese, about 1 minute. Keep warm.
Cook the Burgers
  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4 minutes per side for medium, or until an internal thermometer reads 160F. In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of provolone and close the lid or tent with foil to melt.
  2. While the burgers rest, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the cut sides of the buns and toast cut-side down on the grill or in a dry skillet until golden, about 1 minute.
Assemble
  1. Place a cheese-topped patty on each bottom bun. Pile a generous portion of the cheesesteak mixture on top, letting any melted cheese drip down. Cap with the top bun and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Freeze the ribeye for 20 minutes before slicing - this is the trick to getting paper-thin slices at home without a deli slicer. For extra authenticity, swap provolone for Cheez Whiz and drizzle it over the steak mixture. The cheesesteak topping can be made up to 2 hours ahead and gently reheated while the burgers cook.