Ultimate Patty Melt: Comfort Food at Its Best

This Ultimate Patty Melt combines grilled beef, caramelized onions, and melty cheese for a comforting meal, ready in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Chilling Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 700

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Patty

1 pound Ground Beef or lean turkey or plant-based substitute
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce optional for simpler flavor
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper

For the Caramelized Onions

1 medium Onion red or yellow
1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil

For the Sandwich

4 slices Rye Bread or sourdough or French bread
1 slice Cheddar Cheese or pepper jack
1 slice Muenster Cheese or Swiss or American cheese

For the Burger Sauce

2 tablespoons Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dill Pickle Relish adjust based on preference
1 teaspoon Mustard Dijon for a more sophisticated taste
1 tablespoon Ketchup adjust for sweetness

Equipment

skillet
mixing bowl

Method

Step 1: Prepare the Burger Sauce

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, ketchup, and mustard until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Caramelize the Onions

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, add onions, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine vinegar. Cook for about 20 minutes until golden brown.

Step 3: Form the Beef Patties

Shape ground beef into two patties, season generously with salt and pepper. Optionally drizzle with Worcestershire sauce and mustard.

Step 4: Cook the Beef Patties

Cook patties in a hot skillet for about 4 minutes on each side or until medium-well.

Step 5: Assemble the Patty Melt

Butter one side of bread slices, then layer with cheese, caramelized onions, beef patty, and more cheese. Top with another slice of bread.

Step 6: Grill the Sandwich

Grill the sandwiches over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese melts.

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy

Let the sandwiches cool for a minute before slicing in half, serve with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, cook onions slowly, don’t overcrowd the skillet, and use sturdy bread to hold the fillings.

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