Burger House Skillet
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- FOR THE SKILLET:
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- ½ white onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3-4 slices cheese of choice
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- ¼ cup mayo
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 heaping tablespoon relish or 1 finely diced small dill pickle
- Salt to taste
- SUGGESTED TOPPINGS:
- Sliced dill pickles
- Sliced cherry tomatoes
- Chopped Iceberg lettuce
- Diced avocado
- Diced jalapenos
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add Ground Beef. Using a spatula, break up the beef into small bits. Let cook, undisturbed until the first side is browned, 1-2 minutes.
Step 2: Season the beef with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder if desired. Add sliced onion and mushrooms. Reduce the heat to medium, use a spatula to break the beef up into smaller bits and sauté until the onions are soft, mushrooms are tender, and beef is cooked through - about 5 minutes more. Drain off any fat that has accumulated. Turn off the heat, and place 3-4 slices of cheese on top.
Step 3: Place the skillet in the oven using the broil setting until the cheese has melted, 3-5 minutes.
Step 4: Prepare the sauce: combine ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, relish, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Stir well to combine, and tweak to taste by adding a bit more mustard, salt, or seasoning if needed.
Step 5: Remove the skillet from the oven. Drizzle generously with the sauce. Pile on the toppings, some great options are: iceberg lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, avocado, or jalapenos.
Notes
Make Ahead: Complete up to step 3 and store covered in the refrigerator up to one day ahead of time. Reheat in the oven, covered, at 350 F until the dish is warm throughout. Then follow the remaining steps.
How to Freeze: If you’d like to make this dish to freeze for a later date, transfer the cooked beef with sliced cheese to a 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish after step 2. Cover and freeze for up to two months. To re-heat: place the baking dish, covered, in a 350 F oven and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Uncover and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melty and slightly golden. Then continue on with steps 4 and 5.