Patty Melt Recipe
Hand pattied burger with sautéed onions, American and Swiss, on caraway rye.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Onions
Slice the onion into thin rings. In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they are golden brown and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally and season with a pinch of salt.
- 2
Form the Patties
In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form the beef into two equal patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- 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 patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place the American and Swiss cheese on top of each patty to melt.
- 4
Assemble the Patty Melt
Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter and place two slices of caraway rye bread in the skillet. Top each slice with a melted patty, followed by the sautéed onions and then the other two slices of bread. Cook until the bread is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side, adding more butter as needed.
- 5
Serve
Once the sandwiches are golden brown and the cheese is melted, remove from the skillet. Slice in half and serve immediately.
