Patty Melt Recipe
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Ingredients
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Bread
Meat
Vegetables
Cheese
Condiments
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef
In a bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Form into two equal patties.
- 2
Caramelize the Onion
Slice the onion thinly. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Patties
In the same skillet used for the onions, add another tablespoon of butter and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook the beef patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
- 4
Assemble the Patty Melt
Spread Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of rye bread. On two slices, layer a beef patty, caramelized onions, and two slices of Swiss cheese. Top with the remaining slices of rye bread, mustard side down.
- 5
Grill the Sandwiches
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter and place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet. Grill on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.