A patty melt is a delicious sandwich made with a ground beef patty, melted cheese, and caramelized onions, all grilled between slices of rye bread.
Ingredients
- 200 grams ground beef 80% lean for optimal juiciness
- 2 slices rye bread buttered on the outside
- 1 slice Swiss cheese or use cheddar, if preferred
- 1/2 cup caramelized onions slow-cooked to enhance sweetness
- 1 tbsp butter for grilling
Instructions
- Form the ground beef into a patty and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
- Grill the patty until cooked to your liking, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the patty and place a slice of cheese on top.
- In the same skillet, add the buttered rye bread slices, and warm them slightly.
- Place the patty with melted cheese on one slice of bread.
- Spoon caramelized onions over the patty, then top with the second slice of bread.
- Grill the sandwich until the bread is golden brown on both sides and the cheese is fully melted.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg