Philly Cheesesteak Burger
Ingredients (makes 2 big burgers)
Burgers
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 is perfect)
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Salt & black pepper
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but clutch)
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½ tsp garlic powder
Cheesesteak Topping
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
(Optional: mushrooms if you’re into that) -
Salt & pepper
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4 slices provolone or cheese whiz if you want full Philly chaos
To Assemble
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2 brioche or hoagie-style burger buns
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Mayo or garlic aioli (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
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Cook the veggies
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Heat oil/butter in a skillet over medium-high.
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Add onions and peppers.
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Season with salt & pepper and cook 8–10 minutes until soft, caramelized, and slightly jammy.
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Set aside.
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Make the patties
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Gently mix beef with Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
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Form into 2 patties, slightly wider than the buns.
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Press a small dimple in the center (prevents burger puffiness).
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Cook the burgers
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Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat.
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Cook 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned.
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In the last minute, add cheese slices on top and let them melt.
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Combine the magic
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Pile the cheesesteak veggies directly onto the cheesy patties.
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Cover the pan for 30–60 seconds so everything melts together like a beautiful mess.
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Assemble
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Toast buns.
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Spread mayo/aioli if using.
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Add burger + topping.
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Close it up and accept that you’ll need napkins.
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Pro Moves
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Extra Philly vibe: Use shaved steak instead of ground beef and stack it onto a smash-style burger.
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Spicy: Add cherry peppers or a drizzle of hot sauce.
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Low-carb: Skip the bun and serve over fries. Or… on top of another burger 👀
If you want, I can give you a smashburger version, air fryer method, or a tailgate-sized batch.
Ingredients (makes 2 big burgers)
Burgers
-
1 lb ground beef (80/20 is perfect)
-
Salt & black pepper
-
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but clutch)
-
½ tsp garlic powder
Cheesesteak Topping
-
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
-
1 small onion, thinly sliced
-
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
(Optional: mushrooms if you’re into that) -
Salt & pepper
-
4 slices provolone or cheese whiz if you want full Philly chaos
To Assemble
-
2 brioche or hoagie-style burger buns
-
Mayo or garlic aioli (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
-
Cook the veggies
-
Heat oil/butter in a skillet over medium-high.
-
Add onions and peppers.
-
Season with salt & pepper and cook 8–10 minutes until soft, caramelized, and slightly jammy.
-
Set aside.
-
-
Make the patties
-
Gently mix beef with Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
-
Form into 2 patties, slightly wider than the buns.
-
Press a small dimple in the center (prevents burger puffiness).
-
-
Cook the burgers
-
Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat.
-
Cook 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned.
-
In the last minute, add cheese slices on top and let them melt.
-
-
Combine the magic
-
Pile the cheesesteak veggies directly onto the cheesy patties.
-
Cover the pan for 30–60 seconds so everything melts together like a beautiful mess.
-
-
Assemble
-
Toast buns.
-
Spread mayo/aioli if using.
-
Add burger + topping.
-
Close it up and accept that you’ll need napkins.
-
Pro Moves
-
Extra Philly vibe: Use shaved steak instead of ground beef and stack it onto a smash-style burger.
-
Spicy: Add cherry peppers or a drizzle of hot sauce.
-
Low-carb: Skip the bun and serve over fries. Or… on top of another burger 👀
If you want, I can give you a smashburger version, air fryer method, or a tailgate-sized batch.