Exceptionally Good Pan-Fried Hoagie Burgers

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium egg (beaten)
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese (sliced)
• 4 small hoagie rolls

1. Mix together ground beef and all ingredients (EXCEPT pepper jack cheese) in a medium bowl.
2. Divide into 4 equal parts and shape into mini-loaves, about 4 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Set aside.
3. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high. Pan-fry burgers to personal preference: 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium rare, 5 to 6 minutes for medium.
4. Top with cheese and cover skillet to melt, 1 minute.
5. Serve immediately on rolls with toppings of choice ~ (mustard, mayo, ketchup, chopped lettuce, chopped tomatoes, minced onion, pickles).
6. Makes 4 servings.

lean ground beef, egg, parmesan cheese, worcestershire sauce, light brown sugar, salt, ground black pepper, pepper cheese, hoagie rolls

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/exceptionally-good-pan-fried-hoagie-burgers-481397 (may not work)