Patty Melt Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Patty:

• 1/2 pound ground beef (80% lean)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Onions:

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Assembling:

• 4 slices rye bread
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 tablespoons softened butter

Patty Melt Recipe

Directions:

• 1. In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and season with salt and black pepper.
• 2. Cook the onions slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until they become soft and golden brown. Set them aside.
• 3. While the onions are caramelizing, season the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form it into 2 equal-sized patties.
• 4. Heat a separate skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties to your desired level of doneness, typically 3-4 minutes per side for medium. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty to melt.
• 5. Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of rye bread.
• 6. Place two slices of bread, butter side down, in the skillet you used to caramelize the onions. Top each with a slice of Swiss cheese, a beef patty, and a portion of the caramelized onions.
• 7. Place the remaining slices of bread, butter side up, on top of the onions.
• 8. Heat the skillet over medium heat and place the sandwiches in it. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is fully melted.