Philly Cheeseburger

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