This variation on the classic Philly Cheesecake sandwich is seriously so delicious, you will put it on your meal rotation. It's more economical and so quick easy to do, you'll wonder why you didn't think of it yourself.
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
2 T. butter
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
chopped mushrooms, optional
4 T. butter, divided
8 slices white bread
8 slices American or Provolone Cheese (or smoked Gouda)
Brown ground beef in a skillet without breaking up the meat too much to get a nice brown sear on the beef. Then break apart as little as possible; the meat should resemble a pea in size, avoiding taco meat consistency. Add salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce; stir gently; remove from skillet.
Add 2 T. butter to the skillet; add chopped onion and green bell pepper; cook until browned and caramelized; add salt and pepper, to taste. If desired, add chopped mushrooms. Once browned, add the meat back in; combine.
Evenly divide and spread butter on one side of each of the 8 slices of bread; place butter side down on a cutting board; add 1 slice of cheese to each of the slices.
Evenly divide and top 4 bread slices with meat mixture; close the sandwiches, pressing down lightly.
In a cast iron skillet or griddle on medium-high heat, add sandwiches; cook for 3-5 minutes per side.
Makes 4 sandwiches.