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Patty Melt

Chef Chubbs

Thin beef patties layered with caramelized onions and Swiss cheese on crisp, buttery rye bread.

Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
30 minutes
Total time
40 minutes
Servings
4
Chef Chubbs presenting Patty Melt

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef, 80/20 (450 g)
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil (15 ml)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise (30 g)
  • 2 Tbsp butter, softened (28 g)

Directions

  1. Melt 2 Tbsp butter with the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and deeply golden brown.
  2. Divide the ground beef into 4 portions and shape into thin patties slightly larger than the bread. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
  4. Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of rye bread.
  5. Layer one slice of bread with a slice of Swiss cheese, a beef patty, caramelized onions, another slice of Swiss cheese, and a second slice of bread.
  6. Spread the softened butter over the outsides of each sandwich.
  7. Cook the patty melts in a skillet over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is completely melted.
  8. Slice each patty melt in half and serve hot.