Description
Juicy patty melts combine classic American diner comfort with melted cheese and caramelized onions between toasted rye bread. Savory beef and tangy sauce create a hearty sandwich perfect for casual meals with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (80/20)
- 4 slices Swiss or American cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blend ground beef with salt and pepper, then mold into four uniform patties.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and gently caramelize onion slices until rich golden brown and soft, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Elevate skillet temperature to medium-high and sear patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Layer a beef patty onto bread slice, generously top with caramelized onions and melting cheese, then crown with another bread slice.
- Spread softened butter across exterior surfaces of each sandwich preparation.
- Position sandwiches in heated skillet, grilling until exterior transforms into crispy golden perfection, roughly 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat, slice diagonally to create elegant presentation, and serve immediately while warmth and cheese remain gooey.
Notes
- Choose ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juiciest patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning by using low to medium heat and stirring occasionally.
- Season meat generously with salt and pepper just before cooking to enhance natural beef flavors and prevent moisture loss.
- Use sturdy bread like rye or sourdough that can withstand buttering and grilling without falling apart, creating perfect crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg