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Philadelphia Burger

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 10m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons oil (canola oil)
  • 1 large Spanish onion, sliced into rings
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (chuck or turkey)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 8 ounces provolone cheese (8 slices, 1/4-inch thick aged provolone cheese)
  • 5 ounces bread buns (4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds, toasted if desired)
  • 2 roasted red peppers, coarsely chopped (jarred)
  • Pickled hot pepper rings
  • Flat leaf parsley (to garnish) (optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat until almost smoking.

  • Step 2: Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and light golden brown, about 20 minutes.

  • Step 3: Remove and set aside.

  • Step 4: Divide meat into 4 equal portions.

  • Step 5: Shape each into a patty and make a depression in the center.

  • Step 6: Season both sides of meat with salt and pepper.

  • Step 7: Heat remaining oil over high heat until it begins to shimmer.

  • Step 8: Cook burgers to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

  • Step 9: During the last minute of cooking, add cheese and cover pan.

  • Step 10: Top burgers with peppers and parsley.


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