Description
Indulge in the classic flavors of a patty melt with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfectly seasoned beef patties, caramelized onions, and gooey cheese sandwiched between slices of rye bread and grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For Assembly:
- 1 tablespoon butter (plus more for grilling)
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss or American cheese
- Optional: Thousand Island or spicy mustard for spreading
Instructions
- Shape and Season Beef Patties: Shape ground beef into 4 thin, oval patties matching bread slices. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Caramelize Onions: Melt butter in a skillet, add onions, and cook until caramelized, about 15–20 minutes.
- Cook Beef Patties: In the same skillet, cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Layer bread with cheese, beef patty, caramelized onions, more cheese, and top bread. Grill in buttered skillet until golden brown and cheese melts.
Notes
- Use marble rye for added flavor.
- Customize with your favorite cheese or spread.
- Add pickles before grilling for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
