Description
Savory patty melt sandwiches combine juicy beef, caramelized onions, and melted Swiss cheese between crispy rye bread slices. Comfort cuisine from American diners invites hearty satisfaction for hungry souls.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- 8 slices swiss cheese
- 2 tbsps butter, divided
- 8 slices rye bread
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tbsps mayonnaise
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Gently sauté sweet onions in butter and olive oil over medium heat. Stir occasionally, allowing them to transform into a rich, golden-brown delicacy with a soft, silky texture. This process takes 15-20 minutes, developing a deep, amber color.
- Prepare Patties and Sear: Form ground beef patties slightly larger than bread slices, seasoning both sides with salt and pepper. Sear in the same skillet over medium-high heat to create a robust exterior while maintaining juiciness. Splash Worcestershire sauce during the final cooking moments to intensify flavor.
- Assemble Sandwich: Layer Swiss cheese on rye bread, creating a melting foundation. Position the cooked beef patty atop the cheese, distribute caramelized onions generously, and top with another cheese slice. Complete the construction with the remaining bread slice.
- Grill and Toast: Coat bread exteriors with mayonnaise to ensure a crisp, golden-brown crust. Melt butter in the skillet and carefully place the assembled sandwiches. Grill each side for 3-4 minutes until bread turns golden and cheese melts luxuriously.
- Serve: Slice the patty melt diagonally and plate immediately. Pair with tangy pickles or a complementary dipping sauce to enhance the culinary experience.
Notes
Caramelize Onions Perfectly: Take time and patience to develop deep, rich flavors. Stir occasionally and maintain medium heat to prevent burning while creating silky, golden-brown texture.
Manage Meat Moisture: Choose ground beef with moderate fat content (80/20 blend) to ensure juicy patties. Avoid overworking meat while forming patties to prevent tough texture.
Cheese Melting Technique: Select room temperature Swiss cheese for even melting. Cover skillet briefly during final grilling stage to help cheese melt uniformly and create gooey consistency.
Bread Crispness Strategy: Use mayonnaise instead of butter for exterior coating to achieve extra-crispy, golden-brown crust. Press sandwich gently while grilling to ensure consistent browning and cheese integration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg