Easy Patty Melt

Cook Time
532 mins

Calories
29.1

Serving Size
4

Carbs
21.7

Fat
29.1

Protein
44.5

Photo by: Heather Homemade

description

Patty Recipe and Sandwich

ingredients

Caramelized Onions

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 thinly sliced large onions

Patties

1/4 small onion, finely chopped

1 pound ground beef chuck (20% fat)

1 tablespoon ketchup

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Assembly

8 slices seeded rye bread

4 ounces thinly sliced aged sharp cheddar

4 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese

8 teaspoons mayonnaise

directions

To make caramelized onions, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions, stirring often, adding water as needed, to prevent burning. Cook to deep golden brown and very soft, about 20-25 minutes.

To make patties, gently mix chopped onion, beef, ketchup, and seasoning in a medium bowl. Divide into 4 portions and press each between 2 pieces of parchment or waxed paper until about 1/4 ” thick (you want them roughly the same dimensions as the bread you’re using). Patties can be formed 8 hours ahead, covered and refrigerated until ready to cook. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Working in 2 batches, cook patties, pressing gently, until browned but still pink in the center, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

To assemble patty melts, wipe skillet; reduce heat to medium. Top bread with cheddar, then patties, onions, Swiss cheese, and remaining bread; spread tops with 1 teaspoon mayonnaise each. Cook, mayo side down and weighted with a foil-covered heavy pan, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove pan; spread top of each melt with 1 teaspoon mayonnaise. Flip; weight with pan. Cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.

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