Sandwich Week: Philly Cheeseburgers

It's time for a little burger love in the Philly Cheesesteak realm. What makes this burger better than any burger...in the history of burgers...is the beer cheese sauce!

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What you need:

• 2 lb. ground beef
• Salt and pepper
• Hamburger buns
• Onion, sliced into rings
• Green bell pepper, sliced into thin rings
• Chives, chopped [or dried]
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1/4 tsp. mustard powder
• 3/4 cup beer
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Saute onion and green bell in a little EVOO or vegetable oil.
2. Make 8 patties and season with salt and pepper. Cook as desired.
3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add flour and mustard powder; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Whisk in beer and bring to a simmer; then add half-and-half. Simmer for 5 minutes while whisking.
5. Stir in cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
6. Build burger: bottom bun, burger, beer cheese, chives, green peppers/onions, and top bun.

Recipe from Lady Behind the Curtain