Patty Melt Recipe

Patty Melt Instructions

1. 1

   Prep onions and season beef

   Peel and slice the yellow onion. Divide the ground organic beef into two equal portions and gently shape into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Season both sides with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.

2. 2

   Caramelize onions

   In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and sweet, about 15-20 minutes. Set aside.

3. 3

   Cook beef patties and melt cheese

   Increase heat to medium-high. In the same skillet, cook the beef patties 3-4 minutes per side until browned and mostly cooked through. In the last minute of cooking, lay Swiss cheese slices on top of each patty to melt.

4. 4

   Toast bread and apply dressing

   In a separate skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Lightly toast the rye bread slices in the buttered skillet until the outsides are golden. Spread 2 tablespoons of 1000 Island dressing on the inner side of the bottom bread slice and 2 tablespoons on the inner side of the top bread slice.

5. 5

   Assemble the patty melt

   On the bottom dressed bread slice, place the cheese-topped beef patty. Top with caramelized onions and 2 tablespoons cucumber relish. If desired, drizzle a little more dressing and then cap with the second dressed bread slice, dressing side down.

6. 6

   Grill until melty and serve

   Return the assembled sandwich to the skillet and cook over medium heat, pressing with a spatula, until the bread is deeply golden and the cheese is fully melted, about 2-4 minutes per side. Remove, let rest 1-2 minutes, then slice in half and serve.