Description
Sizzling classic patty melt recipe blends juicy beef and caramelized onions between buttery grilled rye bread. Melted swiss cheese and special sauce create a mouthwatering sandwich that satisfies hearty appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices rye bread
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Optional: Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- Shape ground beef into four delicate, thin patties and generously season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium flame and melt butter, then sauté onions until they transform into a rich, golden-brown caramel color, approximately 10 minutes.
- Using the same skillet, cook beef patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, ensuring a deep brown crust and thorough cooking.
- Spread softened butter evenly across one side of each rye bread slice.
- Layer the sandwich components: place a slice of Swiss cheese on the bread, top with a cooked beef patty, and generously distribute caramelized onions.
- Carefully position a second buttered bread slice on top to complete the sandwich structure.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and gently grill the assembled sandwiches, allowing each side to turn a crisp, golden-brown and enabling the cheese to melt completely, roughly 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a serving plate and, if desired, accompany with a side of Thousand Island dressing for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Slice onions thinly and evenly to ensure uniform caramelization and sweet, rich flavor throughout the sandwich.
- Choose high-quality ground beef with a fat content around 80/20 for juicier, more flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Press patties gently when forming to prevent them from becoming tough, keeping the meat loose and tender for a more succulent texture.
- Adjust heat carefully when grilling to prevent burning the bread while allowing the cheese to melt completely and create a golden, crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg