(Not Philly) Cheesesteak Smash Burgers
These cheesesteak inspired burgers are packed with flavor and easy to make.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
For the Burgers
- 2 Pounds ground beef (80/20 or 85/15), divided into 8 portions
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 8 Slices Provolone cheese
- 8 Slices White American cheese
- 4 Buns
For the vegetables
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 Red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 Yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ Teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ Teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Teaspoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ Cup jarred hot cherry peppers, drained and roughly chopped (optional)
Make the peppers. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the peppers, onions, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened; 10-15 minutes. Add the garlic, Worcestershire and red wine vinegar. Stir, and cook for 3 more minutes until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium high heat until very hot; 3-5 minutes. Brush the skillet with half of the butter and add two portions (or however many you can fit without crowding) of the beef. With two spatulas or a grill press, smash the beef down into ½ inch thick patties, season with salt, and cook for 2 minutes. Flip the patties, top one patty with American cheese and the other with provolone and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining butter, beef and cheese.
Lightly toast the buns on the griddle.
To assemble, stack two patties on the bun, one with provolone and one with American cheese. Top with the peppers and onions.
Enjoy!
Keyword Burger, cheeseburger, cheesesteak