Grinder Cheeseburger Skillet
A comforting and flavorful one-pan dish that combines the essence of cheeseburgers with savory deli meats, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20)
- 1/2 pound Deli Meats (such as ham or salami)
- 1 cup Cheese (such as cheddar or American)
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 4 Burger Buns
Instructions
- Sauté the Onions: In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add diced onions and sauté until they turn translucent and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add Garlic: Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Push the onions to the side and add the ground beef to the pan. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Mix in Deli Meats: Stir in the chopped deli meats of your choice and allow them to warm up for about 2-3 minutes.
- Season It Up: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the mixture to taste.
- Melt the Cheese: Lower the heat and sprinkle cheese over the meat mixture, cover, and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Toast the Buns: Heat another skillet to toast the burger buns.
- Serve It Up: Spoon the cheesy mixture over the toasted buns and serve immediately.
Notes
For variations, consider using spicy pepper jack cheese or substituting half the beef for grated zucchini or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheeseburger, skillet, comfort food, one-pan meal, easy recipe